Acid Reflex
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
Alternative Names
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic; Dyspepsia - GERD
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
When you eat, food passes from the throat to the stomach through the esophagus...
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From Our Experts
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part I: Your baby and acid...
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a common condition from infancy to adulthood. However, there are significant differences in the symptoms... Read more »
Did Baby Emily have Acid Reflux?
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Alcohol Effects on Acid Reflux
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Pregnancy and Acid Reflux
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Acid Reflux Across the Pond -- Questions from Parents in the U.K.
Acid reflux is not limited to the United States. Parents and support groups from around the world contact us with questions about acid... Read more »
From Our Sources
Treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Goals of Treatment for Reflex Sympathetic DystrophyCurrently, there is no cure for reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) because the underlying disease... Read more »
Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
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Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
Puroast's low-acid coffee may be better option for acid reflux...
People who suffer from acid reflux are often advised by doctors to limit their coffee intake because of its high acid content. In a comparison of two... Read more »
Share Your Story With My-AcidReflux
My-AcidReflux.com thrives because individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with acid... Read more »
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