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Causes Of Heartburn
Study examines when reflux causes heartburn
October 02, 2008
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Heartburn During Pregnancy
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...the esophagus. During pregnancy there are two main causes of heartburn. The first is the hormone... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...these medications are to your developing baby. Causes of heartburn in pregnancyReflux of... Read more »
Mix with Care
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...pills and sodas do not mix, and can in fact cause heartburn at night so severe that it disrupts... Read more »
Reflux Medications Taken During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Children
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...babies gave me my first real experience with what heartburn and reflux felt like. I remember... Read more »
What is H. pylori? Can it be causing my GERD?
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertHelicobacter pylori is a bacteria found in the lining of the stomach wall. It is a fairly common... Read more »
Health Guide
Heartburn
Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in the esophagus, just below orbehindthe breastbone. The pain often rises in your chest and may radiate to your neck or throat. ... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Symptoms
...impaired mental or emotional functioningSnoring (bed partners may report very loud and interrupted snoring)Heartburn (acid back-up that causes heartburn may be responsible for some cases of sleep... Read more »What is GERD? "
...contents make it back into the esophagus from the stomach. This back flow of acid is called reflux or heartburn. If it happens a few times, it's nothing to worry about. However, heartburn that... Read more »What are the symptoms of GERD?"
The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"
...is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders. Nearly 7% of persons in the U.S. experience heartburn daily, 20% experience it monthly, and 60% experience it intermittently. Incidence in... Read more »Images
Medications
...and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain. This medication is... Read more »
...can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent... Read more »
...short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent heartburn when the usual medicines do not... Read more »
...symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion.... Read more »
...ORAL Pronounced: (PRAV-uh-stat-in) Side Effects Heartburn, headache, or dizziness may occur.... Read more »
Related News
Video: Help for your heartburn
October 03, 2008Many people take over-the-counter meds to control their heartburn symptoms, but not all of the drugs work for every patient. In this short video from... Read summary »
Video: Heartburn or heart attack?
October 03, 2008A reporter talks to a 41-year-old woman who suffered a heart attack but did not seek medical treatment immediately because she thought her pain was... Read summary »
Q&A: Can untreated reflux cause heart palpitations?
October 02, 2008A 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... Read summary »
Tips for a taking heartburn off your holiday menu
October 02, 2008If you've endured reflux from a holiday dinner, you might be surprised to find it's not the turkey and dressing that caused the pain.... Read summary »
How to avoid heartburn after exercise
October 03, 2008These tips will help you plan your eating and workout schedule to avoid heartburn caused by exercise. The National Heartburn Alliance suggests eating... Read summary »
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