Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. There are several reasons ...

Gorging on high-fat or overly spicy evening meals is a surefire route to a rocky night's repose, as they can lead to heartburn or indigestion, rendering your attempt to drift off a fraught affair.

To manage symptoms of heartburn, some people look to home remedies, such as drinking a solution of baking soda and water. But do such natural treatments really work? Heartburn is a symptom of acid ...

When heartburn hits at night, it can seriously ruin your shut-eye (and probably your partner’s too), making it hard to nod off in the first place—or tricky to fall back asleep after a bout.

The samples of 49 drugs include paracetamol, Pan D, calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, Oxytocin, Metronidazole, and fluconazole as "Not of Standard Quality" in its monthly drug alert report for ...

Heartburn is a symptom of pain and burning in the upper chest. It is caused by stomach acid coming up into the esophagus (food tube). You may get relief from heartburn symptoms by using medications or ...

A balanced diet containing nonacidic fruits, vegetables, lean protein sources, and probiotic-rich foods may help relieve heartburn symptoms and benefit overall health and well-being. Some foods ...

It is possible for someone to have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) without heartburn. However, heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Heartburn involves a burning sensation in the chest.

It closes to keep food in the stomach. When the LES relaxes too often or for too long, stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. This causes vomiting or heartburn. Everyone has reflux from time to ...

Maria Masters is a health writer and editor. Her work appears in Everyday Health, What to Expect, Men's Health, Family Circle, Health, Prevention.com, Men'sJournal.com, and HGTV Magazine, among ...