Heartburn and regurgitation are the most common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) and are widely accepted as the classic symptoms. Heartburn is most …

Heartburn is a common physiological event often associated with an underlying occurrence
of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Studies show that GERD is a highly prevalent …

Background & Aims Reflux hypersensitivity (RH), a functional esophageal disorder, is
detected in 14%–20% of patients who present with typical esophageal symptoms. As many …

Heartburn occurs in the presence as well as the absence of acid reflux. We searched for a
motor correlate of heartburn. Twelve subjects with heartburn were studied with 24-h …

Objectives: Gastroesophageal reflux can occur because of low resting pressure, transient
relaxation, or normal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Mechanisms for delayed …

OBJECTIVES Heartburn, a common medical symptom, is thought to be the result of acid
reflux into the esophagus. Perfusion of the esophagus with exogenous acid (Bernstein test) …

Background Reflux-like dyspepsia (RLD), where predominant epigastric pain is associated
with heartburn and/or regurgitation, is a common clinical syndrome in both primary and …

Background: The prevalence of reflux‐type symptoms among community individuals in
Singapore is low. Aim: To describe the healthcare‐seeking behaviour of those subjects with …

Objective: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), characterized by frequent episodes
of heartburn, imposes considerable burdens on both patients and health services. In …

BACKGROUND: Although the wireless Bravo pH system is effective, some patients
experience retrosternal sensations possibly caused by esophageal sensitivity that may …