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Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux (Gerd) Risk Factors

Risk Factors

GERD occurs monthly in about half of American adults. People of all ages are susceptible to GERD. Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.

Risk Factors for Heartburn and GERD

Eating Pattern. Anyone who eats a heavy meal and subsequently lies on the back or bends over from the waist is at risk for an attack of heartburn. Anyone who snacks at bedtime is at high risk for heartburn.

Pregnancy. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to heartburn...

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Expert & Community Posts

GERD Surgery

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...surgery. There are several surgical options. Nissen Fundoplication is the most common... Read more »

Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...difference in cost between surgery (laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) or the Stretta (non... Read more »

GERD Surgery: Meet the Surgeon

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...across the country or the world. The reality is, the Nissen Fundoplication surgery is a common... Read more »

Reflux Surgery Part I: The Nissen Fundoplication

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...also indicate the need for surgical intervention.The Nissen Fundoplication is the most... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Should I Consider Surgery?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...repair of a hiatal hernia if one is present. The Nissen fundoplication involves mobilization and... Read more »

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Health Guide

Acid Reflux GERD Surgery: Fundoplication

...prevent acid back-up (reflux).To repair any present hiatal hernia.There are two primary approaches:Open Nissen fundoplication (the more invasive technique).Laparoscopic fundoplication.In general,... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Highlights

Dysmenorrhea Risk FactorsA 2006 review in the British Medical Journal identified risk factors for painful menstrual periods (dysmenorrhea). Risk factors included:Younger age (less than 30... Read more »

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn: Highlights

New ResearchObesity and GERD. Research presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that the prevalence of GERD symptoms among obese patients... Read more »

Health Risks of Smoking

...bronchitis.A study in the July 2006 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine showed that smokers with asthma who give up smoking can improve their lung function in as little as 1... Read more »

Scoliosis: Surgery

...painful condition in which a false joint develops at the site, may develop. In one study, teenagers who smoked and heavier adolescents (over 154 pounds) who had hyperkyphosis (hunchback) were at... Read more »

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