Greasy foods like fried chicken, french fries, onion rings, and burgers are some of the biggest triggers for acid reflux. They take longer to digest and relax the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing ...

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

Antireflux barriers prevent reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, and their dysfunction leads to gastroesophageal reflux disease and or dysphagia. The antireflux barriers include two ...

Lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction: havoc in the digestive tract GERD is a disease affecting the esophagus, the tube that transfers food from the mouth to the stomach. The condition occurs when ...

Achalasia is a rare disorder where the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to relax. It’s also marked by the loss of peristalsis, the muscle waves that push food down the esophagus. The root cause ...

Timely and efficient upper esophageal sphincter (UES) opening may be critical to safe transport of food or liquid to the stomach and to prevent aspiration during the swallow. The purpose of this study ...

The upper esophageal sphincter (UES) closure muscles include the cervical esophagus, cricopharyngeus, and inferior pharyngeal constrictor, but primarily the cricopharyngeus. The main functions of UES ...

Heartburn isn’t fun to talk about, but it does affect nearly everyone. But while many opt for over-the-counter antacids or prescription meds to keep acid reflux pain at bay, this is an unsustainable ...

Johnson & Johnson, which said it made the decision based on a market assessment, did not specify the markets it is leaving or ...

Medtronic, a leader in healthcare technology announced the launch of Endoflip 300 impedance planimetry system in India.

COVID TESTING GOV IN TODAY’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR OR HEARTBURN OR GERD. IF YOU’RE HAVING HEARTBURN, BUT IT JUST WON’T GO AWAY. YOU MAY ACTUALLY HAVE WHAT IS KNOWN AS GERD. DR. JOHN SIMON AT MERCY MEDICAL ...

Burping is a normal part of everyday life. Burps happen when air from your stomach travels back up your food tube – called an esophagus – to your mouth. Air gets into your stomach during activities ...