Anyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including biological or structural problems.
The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus, and is essential for...
Read moreAcid reflux is not limited to the United States. Parents and support groups from around the world contact us with questions about acid... Read more »
The younger your child, the harder it may be to recognize the signs of acid reflux. Here are five common signs that can be an indication... Read more »
Food allergies are increasing worldwide for reasons that are not completely clear. Recent studies suggest that nearly 4 percent of adult... Read more »
In Part I and Part II of this SharePost, I wrote about the emotional challenges that can be present when you are living with or caring for... Read more »
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 »
Todd D. Eisner, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Eisner received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
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 »
An overproduction of acid may not be behind chronic acid reflux, a new study suggests. Researchers in Texas say that immune system cells may cause... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nearly everyone has an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases the condition is temporary and mild, causing... Read more »