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 ...

Many people will deal with gastrointestinal (GI) issues at some point in their lives. And, if you regularly suffer from heartburn (a fairly common GI issue), even when you eat the “right” foods that ...

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Eating smaller, more frequent meals can help reduce acid reflux.Avoid high-fat, spicy, or acidic foods to manage GERD symptoms better.Low-fat ...