Indigestion: Symptoms, Causes, Remedies, and Treatment

Indigestion: Symptoms, Causes, Remedies, and Treatment  What is Indigestion (Dyspepsia)?We all know the pain of an upset stomach. But when the stomach ache doesn’t go away, it can be a sign of a bigger issue. Indigestion is a very common condition that involves...

Barrett’s Esophagus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Barrett’s Esophagus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments  What is Barrett’s Esophagus?When you swallow, the food you are eating travels down your throat through a tube-like chamber called the esophagus and into your stomach. In a condition called Barrett’s esophagus, the...

Leaky Gut: What It Is and How to Heal It

What Is Leaky Gut? Leaky gut is a condition of the digestive system in which bacteria and toxins leak out through the walls of the intestines into the bloodstream. When it is working correctly, the lining of the intestines forms a barrier that allows helpful...

Acid Reflux Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments

Heartburn is something that everyone likely suffers from at some point. Whether it’s a touch of spicy food, eating too much at a sitting, or drinking too much alcohol or carbonated beverages, there are many different causes of heartburn. Most of the time, there’s no...

Acid Reflux: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, Diet & Foods to Avoid

It’s estimated that at any given time, acid reflux affects 20 to 30 percent of the population, lowering quality of life and causing discomfort. Acid reflux goes by several names, depending on its severity. You may hear it referred to as simple heartburn, acid reflux,...

Is There More to Heartburn?

You know that burning sensation you feel in your chest after you eat a large meal or spicy foods? We call it heartburn, yet it has nothing to do with your heart. It is actually a common condition caused by acid reflux—when stomach acid comes back into the esophagus....