2022年5月13日 · To determine if your heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), your doctor may recommend: X-ray, to view the shape and condition of your esophagus and stomach. Endoscopy, to view your esophagus with a tiny camera to check for irregularities.

2024年8月22日 · Some complementary and alternative therapies, such as ginger, chamomile and slippery elm, may be recommended to treat GERD. However, none have been proved to treat GERD or reverse damage to the esophagus.

2022年5月13日 · Heartburn that occurs frequently and interferes with your routine is considered gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatment may require prescription medications and, occasionally, surgery or other procedures.

2024年8月22日 · Acid reflux happens when the sphincter muscle at the lower end of the esophagus relaxes at the wrong time, allowing stomach acid to back up into the esophagus. This can cause heartburn and other symptoms.

2018年10月31日 · Avoid foods and drinks that trigger heartburn. Everyone has specific triggers. Common triggers, such as fatty or fried foods, tomato sauce, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion and caffeine, can make heartburn worse. Avoid foods you know will trigger your heartburn. Eat smaller meals. Avoid overeating by eating smaller meals.

2012年4月11日 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the device and treatment procedure on March 22 for patients with GERD who continue to have chronic reflux symptoms despite taking medication.

2019年11月21日 · On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Jeffrey Alexander, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, will discuss GERD treatment and prevention. Also on the program, Dr. Matthew Carlson , a Mayo Clinic ear, nose and throat surgeon, will explain vestibular schwannomas , a benign brain tumor that forms on the nerve cells …

2024年8月22日 · Mayo Clinic research scientists and doctors are continually testing new methods for diagnosing and treating GERD. Specific efforts involve the prevalence and prediction of GERD complications, and high-resolution esophageal impedance manometry as a diagnostic tool.

2022年5月13日 · Occasional heartburn is a common, manageable condition — but when is it a problem?

2024年4月9日 · Thoracic surgeon Dr. Shanda Blackmon explains why it's critical to detect and treat esophageal cancer early in its development.