Oct

16

Acid Reflux: GERD Can Masquerade As Persistent Cough Or Even Chest Pain

October 16, 2007 | Comments Off

Many people may not realize that symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain can be caused by acid reflux into the esophagus, because they do not experience classic heartburn symptoms or acid regurgitation. Two new studies presented at the 72nd ACG Annual Scientific Meeting highlight the little known connection between gastroesophageal reflux and seemingly […]

Apr

13

Effects of Caffeine and Coffee on Heartburn, Acid Reflux, Ulcers & GERD

April 13, 2007 | Comments Off

More than 95 million Americans suffer from digestive problems of the upper GI tract including acid reflux or acid indigestion (heartburn), GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and ulcers. Hyperacidity in the stomach and upper digestive tract can be painful and debilitating, but dietary adjustments can significantly affect disorders in the upper GI tract. Some of the […]