Friday, October, 23, 2009
Can Stress Cause Heartburn
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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Florence Cardinal
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Health Expert
...sleep. Diseases including arthritis, diabetes and heartburn after a holiday meal cause sleep...
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By Amy Hendel
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Health Expert
...you start to feel what you think is a bad case of heartburn....or is it something more serious??...
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By Jennifer Rackley
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Health Expert
...available. Failure is generally defined by the patient's heartburn symptoms and may also be...
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By Kathi MacNaughton
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Health Expert
...disease, also known as GERD. GERD is often called heartburn, but heartburn is actually just one...
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Health Guide
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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...evaluated her medications as a possible contributor. Anti-inflammatory drug: prednisone (Deltasone)
Heartburn drugs: Tagament (cimetidine) Pepcid (famotidine) Zantac...
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Information To prevent
heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may trigger your symptoms. These include alcohol, caffeine, carbonated beverages, chocolate, citrus...
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Medications
...avoiding caffeine/certain spices) may help to reduce heartburn and other stomach acid problems.... Read more »
...discharge from the vagina vaginal itching/burning heartburn changes in appetite ... 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...
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October 03, 2008
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April 20, 2009
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January 22, 2009
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June 09, 2008
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