Do you feel a burning in your chest and/or a bitter taste in your mouth mid-workout? If so, you're likely one of the many exercise enthusiasts who experiences exercise-induced heartburn. There's no ...

PARIS, France — Exercise has a variable impact on the onset of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. The mechanisms at play are complex and seldom studied. Frank Zerbib, MD, head of the ...

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. Heartburn, also known as acid ...

It's no surprise that as the years and pounds add up, many baby boomers experience what we commonly call heartburn. Chronic heartburn, also known as gastrointestinal reflux disease or GERD, is a ...

Question: I occasionally get heartburn right after swimming. Can you explain why this happens? Answer: Most of us have had heartburn at one time or another _ primarily a burning sensation behind the ...

Heartburn is a burning sensation from when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus due to your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) not closing properly. It can happen after meals or on an empty ...

Heartburn is pain, discomfort or a burning sensation felt at the bottom of one's throat or in one's upper chest − usually just behind the breastbone. Though many people talk about acid reflux and ...