These medical issues can cause discomfort ... There are several types of OTC medications for heartburn and acid reflux, including antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and H2 blockers.

Doctors (and Google) have encouraged people prone to heartburn to avoid caffeinated drinks, chocolate, spicy foods and citrus ...

Several types of food can cause acid reflux and heartburn ... Unlike some other medications, you only need to take them once a day to prevent symptoms. There are also downsides to using proton ...

Remember "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is"? Well, heartburn drugs have changed a lot since that TV jingle became popular. Americans spent $6 billion on the acid-reflux drug Nexium ...

By contrast, a recent study by Reimer and colleagues raises the possibility that increased gastric acid secretion is an important cause of GERD.

Here, experts explain more about GERD, its causes, symptoms and treatment, including dietary changes you can make.