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Real-life stories
(Leslie Banks / iStockphoto / Thinkstock) Gordon, 63 years old "I worked shifts for many years, was pretty stressed out, and think my stomach suffered as a result. more...
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People who are thought to have GERD can try out medication to see whether it helps. If there is no clear outcome, other tests can be done. more...
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Overview
In some people, stomach contents regularly leak into their food pipe, or a relatively large amount leaks out. It is considered to be GERD if this causes frequent or severe heartburn or acid reflux that affects your quality of life, or if your food pipe has become inflamed. more...
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Real-life stories
"I think it was around the mid-90s when I first had an unpleasant burning feeling in my throat. I didn’t know where it came from at the time, because I didn’t have a sore throat or anything. It then went away on its own again. But after a while it started coming back again and again." more...
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Real-life stories
"My heartburn was pretty mild at first and I didn’t pay much attention to it. But then I started getting it more often and it got worse, and I had acid reflux." more...
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Which medications can help? If your symptoms don't improve despite making changes to your lifestyle, medication is a further treatment option. Various medications are available, some of which can relieve the symptoms very effectively - but the effect only lasts for as long as you take it. more...
