It's a typical routine for many busy Americans -- a long, busy, stress-filled day that ends with gobbling down a late-night dinner not long before bedtime. A common result of this lousy lifestyle ...

Narrowing of the esophagus that can lead to swallowing issues The formation of open sores (or ulcers) in the esophagus which can bleed and cause difficulty swallowing Precancerous changes in the ...

Acid reflux is when acid from inside your stomach flows up into your esophagus and throat. At the entrance to your stomach is a valve, a ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).

You've just enjoyed a great meal, maybe with a few drinks. Suddenly your throat is on fire, there's a bad taste in your mouth, and you've got heartburn. This is known as acid reflux, and is one of the ...

Treatment options for acid reflux in the morning may include taking medications. That said, some lifestyle changes could help you prevent it, such as not eating 3 hours before going. Share on ...

Acid reflux at night can be triggered by lying flat, which reduces the effect of gravity in moving food and acids through the digestive system. Treatments include over-the-counter medications, ...

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, causing heartburn. GERD is a chronic form of acid reflux, and it can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Triggers of GERD ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

You’ve come to expect—and maybe even enjoy—that burning sensation in your quads during the first few minutes of a tempo run. But a (non-metaphorical) fire in your belly, a.k.a. acid reflux? That just ...

So you're feeling that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an ...

Jurairat J. Molina, MD, is a board-certified allergist. She practices at StoneOak Allergy in San Antonio, Texas. Silent reflux is not linked to a runny nose or itchy eyes, unlike allergies. You can ...