Heartburn after meals? You’re not alone — acid reflux is on the rise, with one in five UK adults affected If you’ve ever reached for a Rennie after dinner you are not alone. Heartburn or acid reflux ...

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 ...

Heartburn, indigestion, feeling bloated and general unease that lingers longer after your meal are all-too-common gut complaints that have become a regular part of life. Modern stresses, from work ...

A doctor will likely prescribe a stomach ulcer treatment according to the cause of the ulcer and a person’s age and general health. Stomach ulcer medications can include antibiotics, antacids, and ...

While some stomach ulcers may be able to heal without treatment, most do not get better on their own. To ensure an ulcer heals properly and doesn’t come back, it’s important to treat the root cause ...

Dear Dr. Roach: We read your column daily, and have read several letters about acid reflux and the long-term use of medications. No one has suggested raising the head of the bed as a solution. My ...

Health officials have warned that long-term use of acid reflux drugs to combat indigestion could increase the risk of developing a potentially deadly bacterial infection. Acid reflux—when stomach acid ...

Individuals who use gastric acid-suppressive medications may be at an elevated risk of developing community-acquired pneumonia, according to an article in the October 27 issue of JAMA. According to ...

Some pain relief medications – or “painkillers” – are safe to take when a person has a stomach ulcer. However, some pain relievers may make an ulcer worse. Stomach ulcers are sores on the lining of a ...