Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

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Sometimes, the stomach acid goes up towards the throat, causing discomfort. This is known as acid reflux. Eating a big meal, ...

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Getting heartburn from time to time usually isn’t anything to worry about, especially if it happens after you eat an entire large pizza by yourself or have one too many glasses of wine. But, if you ...

Dietitians agree that fried foods are the No. 1 food to limit to avoid acid reflux. Instead, aim to eat more lean proteins, high-fiber grains, legumes and cooked vegetables. Eating smaller meals, ...

Headaches may be related to gastrointestinal issues, such as acid reflux, due to the connection between the gut and the brain. Lifestyle changes, such as avoiding certain foods, staying upright after ...

So you're feeling that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an ...