GERD is one of the most common GI conditions, but its presentation can be confusing because many of its symptoms overlap with other conditions.

Only two cases of chronic hiccups tied to eosinophilic esophagitis have previously been reported, the man's doctors say.

Hiatal hernia is one condition that can increase the chances of heartburn. Part of your upper stomach protrudes through your diaphragm into your chest area, and the diaphragmatic hiatus (the ...

They reported IBS patients often having a lack of motor coordination between the diaphragm and the abdominal wall and link GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) – which impacts up to 40% of people with ...

Although individual studies have shown a higher prevalence of hiatal hernia in BE patients compared with non-BE GERD patients, [21–23] to date no meta-analysis of the relationship between BE and ...

A heartburn that will just not let up should ... part of his stomach to slide up into the chest cavity, past the diaphragm. It was this that was causing the reflux since the abnormality meant ...

Usually this doesn't cause any symptoms, but it increases the risk of stomach acid backing up into the esophagus (reflux), which can lead to heartburn. Normally the entire stomach sits below the ...

Plication of the diaphragm is performed for paralysis or eventration (abnormal elevation/shape) of the diaphragm which can result in breathing difficulties. Diaphragm paralysis is typically due to ...

From spasms in the diaphragm to gastroesophageal reflux, several factors contribute to why babies experience hiccups. These quirks of babyhood are typically harmless, but knowing what triggers ...