The most common reason adults in the U.S. undergo an endoscopy is for acid reflux. The endoscopy is where a viewing tube is put into the mouth and down the throat. However, many people do not require it, according to recent advice from a professional group that specializes in internal medicine. A recent meeting of the American College of Physicians wrote that overuse of the upper endoscopy helps to contribute to higher costs of health care without helping to improve outcomes for patients. A published... 

Most people may have experienced heartburn at some time or the other in their lives. It could be mild where the discomfort lasts for some time, after which the person feels fine. But if you experience severe heartburn that lasts for hours it could be GERD, the acronym for gastro-esophageal reflux disease. GERD is a condition in which the acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus very often. This backflow occurs because the valve that seals off the stomach from the esophagus does not shut... 

One of the simplest and modest form treatments of Heartburn is water. Health experts often call this as water therapy. Hard to believe, but true, regular and moderate amount of water intake can always combat every possibilities of Heartburn. No, medication, no chemicals, no alternate therapies, only wise usage of water with time to time can make your body completely resistant to Heartburn. Heartburn actually is a clear indication of acute water shortage in the body. Especially it signifies water...