Acid Reflux Vs. Ulcers
Causes
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.
Malfunction of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Muscles
The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus, and is essential for...
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From Our Experts
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From Our Sources
Licorice instead of acid-reflux drugs for stomach ulcers?
Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy respond to a reader's letter about how the reader was able to replace prescription Nexium with DGL... Read more »
What foods are best for ulcers and acid reflux?
Wouldn't it be nice to have a handy resource to tell you which foods won't trigger your acid-reflux symptoms? The writers at About.com have compiled... Read more »
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 »
Ease ulcer pain with reflux drugs
The same medicines that treat acid-reflux pain ease ulcer pain too. Drugs like Nexium, AcipHex, Protonix, and Prevacid block the stomach's acid... Read more »
Ulcer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Ulcers are crater-like sores (generally 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch in diameter, but sometimes 1 to 2 inches in diameter) which form in the lining of the... Read more »
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