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Jessica’s Personal Story: Chronic Constipation Hello to all. I came here to find similar stories to mine, to find hope and maybe solutions for intermittent chronic constipation, as I call it. From my first memories, I recall screaming and crying because I didn’t want to do a number 2. My colon always hurt and I […]
Is it Simple Heartburn or Is it GERD? Nearly everyone has heartburn now and then. But heartburn is also the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), so talk to your doctor if: Your heartburn happens 2 or more times a week Your heartburn gets worse Your heartburn happens at night and wakes you […]
What are the common symptoms of GERD? Chronic heartburn is the most frequently reported symptom of GERD. Acid regurgitation (refluxed acid into the mouth) is another common symptom, sometimes associated with sour or bitter taste. Can symptoms other than heartburn be signs of GERD? Numerous symptoms other than heartburn are associated with GERD. These may […]
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Linda’s personal story of living with silent reflux I am a 60 year old female. My illness started about a year ago. My only symptoms are a cough and the feeling of needing to clear my throat. That’s it. No indigestion or burning in my throat. At the very beginning, I would have these coughing […]
Download our free 2025 GERD Awareness Week Toolkit Join Us for the 26th Annual GERD Awareness Week – November 23–29, 2025#LetsTalkGERD | #GERDAwarenessWeek Each year on or around the week of Thanksgiving, IFFGD shines a light on one of the most common—and often misunderstood—digestive disorders: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This year, we invite you to […]
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Jude’s Personal Story: Acid Reflux I had an endoscopy done 7 years ago after a few months of complaining of bloating and discomfort in my stomach. Turned out I had acid reflux, a hiatal hernia and gastritis. I was never really a “healthy” eater, but did my best to limit most of my triggers. Most […]
Study Looks at the Effectiveness of Long term Treatments of GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder. About 10% to 20% of Americans have frequent heartburn, the most common symptom of GERD. The disease is characterized by symptoms and/or tissue damage that results from repeated or prolonged exposure of the lining of the […]
The goals of GERD treatment are: To bring the symptoms under control so that the individual feels better; heal the esophagus of inflammation or injury; manage or prevent complications such as Barrett’s esophagus or stricture; and maintain the symptoms of GERD in remission so that daily life is unaffected or minimally affected by reflux. A […]
A day without a bowel movement is no cause for concern. Bowel movements should be easy and soft. When you feel the urge, it is important to respond promptly. Don’t postpone it if you can. Constipation treatments include dietary and lifestyle changes, fiber supplements, and laxatives. Sometimes prescription medicines and therapies such as biofeedback may […]
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Roberto’s Personal Story: “IBS can be triggered by stress but IBS “attacks” also give us stress” At first, I tought I had a simple stomach infection after 5 days passed I went to the gastroenterologist and he gave me a course of antibiotics, anti-parasite, Pepto and some expensive probioatics. After the course was completed I […]