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Behavioral Sleep Disturbances in Acid Reflux Babies

Sometimes when sleeping is disrupted often enough infants and children can go on to have problems with sleep cycles even after the underline acid reflux is treated.  These behavioral sleep disturbances can be very trying for parents.  Thankfully there are a few tips and tricks than can help to reduce these problems.One issue we had with... Read moreChevron
posted 09/23/2011, comments (0)|
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Anxiety with the Doctor: Presenting a "Self-Diagnosis"

I hate going to the doctor. I think most of us do. Some fear getting a bad diagnosis. Some have white coat anxiety. Some don’t want to get on the scale. For me, I fear being told there’s nothing wrong with me or to stop reading the internet.   Now, I’m not saying every doctor out there is going to tell you that. But, there... Read moreChevron
posted 09/19/2011, comments (0)|
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The Danger of Self-Medicating For Reflux Without a Diagnosis

Maybe it’s my age, but I’ve been hearing more and more about people that I know who are going in to be checked for problems with their hearts. Recently, my husband came home with a story of three co-workers. The first two went in earlier this spring because of concerns of chest pains. The doctors ran a battery of tests and everything... Read moreChevron
posted 08/22/2011, comment (1)|
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Did You Know Acid Reflux Can Cause Throat Cancer If Left Untreated?

When stomach acid is regurgitate back into the mouth and throat damage will be done if the problem is left untreated. The stomach has a special protective lining to protect it from the stomach acid used to break down foods. However, the esophagus and mouth do not have this protection and over a period of time serious damage can be done. Sometimes... Read moreChevron
posted 08/19/2011, comments (0)|
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Reflux and Night Teeth Grinding

GERD can certainly do a number on your teeth. If it is left uncontrolled the acid can cause a lot of damage to the enamel on your teeth as well as your esophagus. This could potentially lead to cavities or other dental issues.   The role GERD can play in oral health is pretty common knowledge. Having GERD myself, I knew that it was doing some... Read moreChevron
posted 08/01/2011, comments (0)|
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