Gastroesophageal reflux (also referred to as acid reflux) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) are terms that are often ...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition characterised by an embryonic defect in the diaphragmatic dome, causing ...

In a tragic turn of events, 52-year-old Ghaziabad District Judge Ashish Garg passed away on Monday after suffering a fatal heart attack in a hospital washroom. Garg had undergone hernia surgery on ...

SANDY — More people are experiencing chronic digestive health conditions and colon cancer is being diagnosed at younger ages, prompting one of Utah's largest health care companies to increase options ...

Suki Waterhouse recently said that she got a hernia from wearing tight pants. This is far from the only surprising way people can develop a hernia. The health issue needs to be corrected with surgery.

Know if your frequent acid reflux and bloating are just common gut issues or signaling a more serious condition like a hiatus hernia. If you frequently get uncomfortable heartburn or feel very full ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are different conditions, but they may both occur in the same person. GERD affects ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Hundreds of people are now coming forward who believe they had unnecessary hernia repair surgeries during planned bariatric surgeries at Charleston Area Medical Center, some ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach, and can be caused by various factors including acid reflux, infections, and immune reactions.

You can get a hernia when one of your internal organs pushes through the wall of muscle or tissue. This often happens when there's a weak spot in the muscle or fascia. Most hernias appear in the area ...