Maalox and Mylanta are two common over-the-counter (OTC) medications known as antacids. They treat gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of very effective and generally safe medicines used to treat heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gastric ulcers.But not everyone who ...

Patients who are unresponsive to 4–8 weeks' treatment with PPIs twice daily might have so-called refractory GERD. The first investigation these patients should undergo is upper endoscopy to ...

How Do I Take Voquezna? Voquezna is an oral tablet that is taken once daily for GERD or erosive esophagitis and twice daily for H. pylori. Voquezna can be taken with or without food.

Stress and anxiety aren't a direct underlying cause of acid reflux, but they can trigger symptoms. Research has shown that high stress levels can negatively affect gastrointestinal (GI ...

Heartburn, which usually presents as a burning sensation in the chest, is one of the main symptoms of indigestion and is caused by acid reflux. Dr Philip Woodland, consultant gastroenterologist ...

It is possible for someone to have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) without heartburn. However, heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD. Heartburn involves a burning sensation in the chest.