Background and aims: Acid gastro-oesophageal reflux is one of the most important causes of chronic cough. The response to acid suppression in these patients is not as good as in patients with ...

T he term “acidic foods” refers to items that have a low pH level, meaning they are more acidic on the pH scale (0 to 14, with 7 being neutral). These foods can affect everyth ...

A doctor warns that a common problem could lead to fatal cancer, with rising bowel cancer among young people and other types ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Wendi LeBrett recently posted a TikTok video about some sneaky signs of esophageal cancer to watch out ...

3. Esophagitis: Untreated acid reflux can eventually lead to esophagitis – this is when the esophagus becomes inflamed and irritated. 4. Reflux laryngitis: As the stomach acid travels from the stomach ...

Internet users can't get enough of an adorable cat whose tongue is perpetually hanging out of his mouth due to having so many of his teeth removed. Otis the 8-month-old cat has captured hearts ...

If you live with heartburn or acid reflux, you are likely taking medication to manage it. Proton pump inhibitor (PPIs) drugs are medications that reduce gastric acid secretions, and include popular ...

Key Takeaways Acid reflux may cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and chronic cough. See a provider if you have asthma and signs of acid reflux or if either condition becomes worse, ...

Background and aims: When saliva, with its high nitrite content derived from the enterosalivary recirculation of dietary nitrate, meets acidic gastric juice, the nitrite is converted to nitrous acid, ...

Oral cancer cases are on the rise across the globe. Oral cancer, affecting the mouth, lips, tongue, or throat, claims thousands of lives annually. Early detection is critical for treatment and ...