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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Can Stress Cause Heartburn

Q&A: Can untreated reflux cause heart palpitations?

October 02, 2008
A reader wants to know if heart palpitations can be caused by untreated acid reflux. Dr. Mitchell Hecht says that though reflux itself is not a cause, palpitations can be caused by many of the things that also cause heartburn, such as caffeine, stress, nicotine, and medications. Hecht recommends treatment with acid blockers like AcipHex, Nexium, and Protonix for reflux and says that palpitations are usually not a serious health concern. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Top Tips for Coping with Insomnia
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...sleep. Diseases including arthritis, diabetes and heartburn after a holiday meal cause sleep... Read more »

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10 Tips to Reduce Herpes Outbreaks
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...calorie party fare which can put on pounds and cause heartburn. And, for some, certain foods... Read more »

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Holiday Meals Can Turn Into Health Disasters
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...you start to feel what you think is a bad case of heartburn....or is it something more serious??... Read more »

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Reflux Surgery Part I: The Nissen Fundoplication
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...available.  Failure is generally defined by the patient's heartburn symptoms and may also be... Read more »

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New Evidence for the Link Between Asthma and GERD
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...disease, also known as GERD. GERD is often called heartburn, but heartburn is actually just one... Read more »

Health Guide

Heartburn
Pyrosis; Non-cardiac chest pain Home Care Pay attention to heartburn and treat it, especially if you feel symptoms often. Over time, ongoing reflux can damage the... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...spent reading a good book. Avoid eating a heavy meal too close to bedtime. Bloating, gas and heartburn can disturb your sleep. Avoid caffeine. It's a stimulant, which is why we drink it in... Read more »
Site Dedicated to Acid Reflux (GERD)
...affects adults, children and infants alike. Receiving a diagnosis of acid reflux disease can be extremely stressful. It can also be a relief to know exactly what that burning sensation in your... Read more »
Reversible Dementias
...evaluated her medications as a possible contributor. Anti-inflammatory drug:     prednisone (Deltasone)Heartburn drugs:     Tagament (cimetidine)     Pepcid (famotidine)     Zantac... Read more »
Heartburn prevention
Information To prevent heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may trigger your symptoms. These include alcohol, caffeine, carbonated beverages, chocolate, citrus... Read more »

Medications

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...avoiding caffeine/certain spices) may help to reduce heartburn and other stomach acid problems.... Read more »

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According to a survey, more than one-third of heartburn sufferers experience more pain during the holidays. Experts say that unusual foods aren't the... Read summary »

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Adults aren't the only patients taking heartburn meds. According to a new analysis, the number of children who take prescription medications has... Read summary »

Wine may protect against Barrett's esophagus
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux
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By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from... Read summary »