Meal times significantly influence GERD and acid reflux. 1. Consuming large meals increases stomach distension, putting more pressure on...

Delayed gastric emptying refers to a slowed process of stomach emptying into the small intestine. In GERD, this delay allows stomach acid...

Fried and fatty foods exacerbate GERD/acid reflux by inducing relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a muscular valve that...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) often exhibits its most troublesome symptoms at night, disrupting the peacefulness of sleep and...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic condition characterized by the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus,...