The esophagus is the tubelike structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. When you swallow, food and beverages are moved down the esophagus by wavelike involuntary muscle contractions to the stomach's entrance. At that point, the muscle of the LES relaxes...
Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine. Back in 2003, when I was diagnosed, nobody seemed to know anything much... Read more »
Read Dr. Eisner's answers to the latest community questions What is water brash, what causes it and what treatments are available?... Read more »
When is the best time to take my Aciphex? Typically, the best time to take Aciphex and other proton pump inhibitors for... Read more »
It is worrisome that babies with normal regurgitation or gatroesophageal reflux may be prescribed strong medication designed for the... Read more »
Q:Is acid reflux caused by (or does it cause) other digestive conditions such as colon problems, IBS, colitis, duodenitis, celiac disease... Read more »
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CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
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SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »
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