ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) – Acid reflux occurs when contents from your stomach travel back up into your esophagus and throat. There are many forms and symptoms that can effect women more than men.

You've just enjoyed a great meal, maybe with a few drinks. Suddenly your throat is on fire, there's a bad taste in your mouth, and you've got heartburn. This is known as acid reflux, and is one of the ...

Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease occur when acids from the stomach flow upwards into the esophagus. Often this happens because a circular muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional heartburn—it’s a chronic condition where stomach acid keeps flowing back into ...

Nearly 1 in every 5 Americans suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also often called acid reflux. Even if you don't have an acid reflux diagnosis, you likely have taken an antacid like ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD Heart attack pain may spread to your back, neck, jaw, or arms.As many as 70 million people in the United States have non-cardiac chest pain, commonly from ...

If you’ve had a bout of heartburn, you know how painful (and annoying!) it can be. And when you’re suffering from a flare-up, you want fast, effective relief. If you're like us, you've probably ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as acid reflux or GERD, affects millions of Americans who experience the uncomfortable burning sensation when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus ...

Though acidic, vitamin C is key even if you have acid reflux. Here’s how to eat vitamin C-rich foods and use vitamin C supplements without triggering heartburn.