Open links in new tab
  1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Symptoms and causes

    Apr 23, 2025 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn. It's often called GERD for short. This backwash is known as acid …

  2. Enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 23, 2025 · El reflujo gastroesofágico ocurre cuando el músculo esfínter que se encuentra en la parte inferior del esófago se relaja en el momento incorrecto y permite el regreso del ácido gástrico al …

  3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 23, 2025 · A healthcare professional might be able to diagnose GERD based on a history of symptoms and a physical examination. To confirm a diagnosis of GERD, or to check for …

  4. Heartburn - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 20, 2025 · How heartburn and GERD occur Acid reflux happens when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of your esophagus isn't working as it should, allowing stomach acid to back up into your …

  5. Feel the burn? GERD and acid reflux - Mayo Clinic Press

    Dec 12, 2024 · Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD—what’s the real difference? In this episode of Health Matters, gastroenterologist Dr. Dawn Francis breaks it down, explaining why an estimated 1 in 5 …

  6. Heartburn - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 20, 2025 · To determine if your heartburn is a symptom of GERD, a healthcare professional may recommend: X-ray, to view the shape and condition of the esophagus and stomach. Endoscopy, to …

  7. Acid reflux and GERD: The same thing? - Mayo Clinic

    Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are closely related, but the terms don't mean exactly the same thing. Acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the tube, called the …

  8. 胃食管反流病(GERD) - 症状与病因 - 妙佑医疗国际

    Apr 23, 2025 · 胃食管反流病是胃酸逆流回食管并引起胃灼热的状况。常被简称为 GERD。这种逆流被称为胃酸反流,可能刺激食管内膜。 许多人都会偶尔出现胃酸反流。但在一段时间内反复发生胃酸反 …

  9. Abdominal discomfort, bloating and acid reflux - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Feb 19, 2025 · For the last 3 months or so I have been dealing with upper abdominal discomfort, a lot of bloating and gas and acid reflux. The discomfort and sometimes pain starts at the solar plexus and …

  10. Breathing problem: Silent Reflux a hidden epidemic

    May 6, 2019 · Often overlooked and misdiagnosed, silent reflux affects over 50 million Americans. The backflow of stomach acid and digestive enzymes (pepsin) can wreak havoc on your esophagus (the …