(Reuters Health) - Heartburn sufferers who don’t feel better with standard treatment, but who have no detectable reflux, tend to have greater distress and worse quality of life, according to a new ...

A diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs) reduced postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) symptoms in more than 70% of patients with functional ...

For patients who suffer from persistent symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) despite therapy, the first step is symptom evaluation, said Kristle L. Lynch, MD, in a presentation at the ...

Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is described as recurrent or chronic pain in the upper abdomen, accompanied by difficulty digesting food. It is commonly caused by stomach ulcers or ...

Heartburn is a burning sensation from when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus due to your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) not closing properly. It can happen after meals or on an empty ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Constipation can cause acid reflux because straining to pass a bowel ...

Q: I’ve suffered from bad heartburn for years, and nothing seems to control my symptoms. What can I do? A: Heartburn, an unpleasant burning sensation in the chest, affects 60 million Americans at ...