New London ― Prior to December, Brian Bates would wake up 10 times a night from acid reflux, sometimes not breathing and turning blue: “The esophagus is spasming, so it’s clenched up and you can’t get ...

If you’re among the 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how uncomfortable the symptoms can be. Chronic acid reflux can cause painful heartburn, ...

LIMA — Dr. Jeremy Heffner, general surgeon at Lima Memorial Health System, has recently performed more than 100 LINX Reflux Management System procedures. According to a recent press release, Heffner’s ...

FDA has announced it has approved Torax Medical’s LINX Reflux Management System for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a news release. The LINX Reflux Management System is a ...

Heartburn — that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening — is a common complaint and usually no cause for alarm. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid ...

One in five Americans suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), known colloquially as acid reflux. Acid reflux is a digestive disorder in in which acid backs up from the stomach into the ...

The Woodlands, Texas – Every year we pay billions of dollars to companies for acid reflux treatment. The common issue can present with a range of symptoms after a meal, such as heartburn or chest pain ...

YORK, Pa. — Lisa Evans of York suffered from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for more than 20 years and took a combination of prescription medications and over-the-counter antacids. "I had ...