Heartburn & GERD Symptoms
What is Heartburn
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) results when gastric acid, food, and liquid from the stomach chronically flow up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach)....
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(GERD) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and GERD Symptoms
You may have experienced it -- that acidic feeling rising up your throat after you eat something you probably shouldn't have. It could just be a little indigestion, but if it's happening on a regular basis, it might be GERD.What is GERD? It stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and is often experienced with heartburn. If you're aware o...Read more
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Popular Heartburn Drugs May Cause Fractures, Infections
Putting Out the Fire Could Lead to More ProblemsIncreased Risk of Fractures, Infections May be Due to Popular Indigestion ReliefProton pump inhibitors (PPIs), also known as acid blockers, are the third highest selling class of medications. Millions of people them them to relieve discomfort caused by ulcers, indigestion, and acid reflux, but ne...Read more
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FDA Warns of Bone Fracture with Heartburn Drugs
Federal health regulators are warning doctors and patients that popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may have some serious side effects. They could affect bone density and even cause bone fractures when used for more than a year. The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday several studies have shown increased risk of hip, wrist and s...Read more
Heartburn Symptoms
GERD symptoms can occur at any time. However, they usually occur after overeating, or lying down after a big meal. Symptoms may last for a few minutes or a few hours. People who have possible symptoms of GERD should seek medical care. © 2009 Nucleus Medical Media, Inc. The most common sympt...
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Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease
by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD Main PageRisk FactorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentScreeningReducing Your RiskTalking to Your DoctorResource GuideEn Espaol (Spanish Version) Abdominal pain that may be described as: BurningGnawingFeeling worse several hours after eatingImproved with eating (duodenal ulcers)Stabbing through to t...Read more
Heartburn Prevention
General Guidelines Avoid specific eating and drinking habits. Quit smoking. After eating, wait to lie down. After eating, wait to exercise. Don't wear tight clothes or belts. Maintain a healthy weight. Elevate your head 4-6 inches with pillows when sleeping. Chew sugarless gum for ...
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Avoid Holiday Heartburn
The holidays are a minefield for heartburn. The foods most likely to irritate the digestive system are out in full force -- fried and fatty fare, chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, tomatoes and citrus. We eat more than we should, drink more than we should and stay up late. We squeeze our tummies into dress-up clothes that are too tight or try to trim ...Read more
Heartburn Treatment
The treatment and management of GERD or heartburn involves lifestyle changes and medications. In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary. The goals of treatment include: Reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomachStrengthening the sphincter muscleReducing the amount of food, liquid, an...
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Heartburn Drugs For Asthma Relief Not Very Effective, Study Says
Heartburn drugs can sometimes be recommended for asthma relief, but according to a new study, they may not be very effective.
Reuters reports that early studies suggested that heartburn drugs would help give asthma patients relief from their symptoms, but more studies revealed more mixed results According to the newest study conducted by res...Read more
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