Apr 23, 2025 · Acid reflux happens when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of the esophagus relaxes at the wrong time, allowing stomach acid to back up into the esophagus. This can cause …

Apr 23, 2025 · If stomach acid washes back into the esophagus, it can cause discomfort and may lead to precancerous changes in the lining of the esophagus.

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 …

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 …

Sep 20, 2025 · 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 esophagus.

Sep 20, 2025 · Excess pounds put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your esophagus. Don't wear tightfitting clothing, which puts pressure on your …

Apr 23, 2025 · If stomach acid washes back into the esophagus, it can cause discomfort and may lead to precancerous changes in the lining of the esophagus.

Dec 7, 2023 · What is heartburn? Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries swallowed food to your stomach (esophagus). Typical features of …

Jan 11, 2024 · GERD is an ongoing, called chronic, condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. This backward flow of acid irritates the lining of the esophagus and leads to heartburn …

Mar 13, 2025 · Acid reflux can trigger asthma attacks, and asthma symptoms may make acid reflux worse. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD, is frequent acid reflux that can damage …