Chocolate Gerd
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...
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Avoiding caffeine, spicy foods may not help GERD symptoms
Restrictive diets that exclude coffee, spicy foods, chocolate, and other foods may not reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD),... Read more »
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GERD Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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What are the treatments and drugs used to treat GERD?
Current GERD treatment includes one or a combination of the following therapies: Lifestyle modifications Antacid therapy H2 Receptor antagonists... Read more »
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