Jumping into a pool full of stomach acid is an extremely dangerous idea; understand the corrosive power of digestive fluids.

Lemons are rich in citrate, which helps prevent uric acid crystals from forming in the kidneys. Drinking warm lemon water on an empty stomach in the morning can mildly alkalize the body ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional ...

And it can even trigger symptoms in the throat and mouth due to stomach acid reflux. The NHS explains that there isn't always a definitive reason why some people suffer from heartburn and acid reflux.

At the end of the esophagus, there is a muscular valve known as the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), which prevents food and digestive acid released by the stomach from flowing back into the ...

If you’re a regular coffee drinker, chances are you’re well aware that your stomach isn’t always on board with the buzzy ...

This reaction likely stems from the longer digestive time required for fatty foods, extending the period that stomach acid contacts damaged tissue. Perhaps most concerning, many people with peptic ...

Both occur when the acidic contents of your stomach are regurgitated up into your esophagus, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). "Acid reflux is either caused by conditions or ...

Luckily, with more water, it eventually dislodged. The GP prescribed omeprazole (a drug that reduces stomach acid production) but it made little difference, so I was referred to hospital for a ...

Many people believe acidity is always caused by having too much acid in the stomach but surprisingly, that’s not always true.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Ali Rezaie explains why this gut disorder is so hard to spot – and which symptoms to look out for.