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Chronic Reflux Esophagitis
Health Encyclopedia: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic
Prevention
Avoid foods and activities that worsen symptoms. Maintain a healthy weight.
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Expert & Community Posts
Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert... tell if that is the cause of my cough? Chronic cough, sore throat, laryngitis with... Read more »
Feeling sick after waking in the morning?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...perimenopausal and pregnancy relatedAnxietyAcute and chronic diseases (especially related to... Read more »
Smoking is a starting point for COPD, stroke, lung cancer, heart disease
By David Kaufman, M.D. , Health Expert...lung disease, causing the overwhelming majority of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD,... Read more »
When Does Stress Become a Dangerous Health Concern
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...at great risk - especially when stress is daily, chronic or escalating in nature. You can also... Read more »
LIve from the GI Conference: Reflux Update
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).GERD is now viewed as a chronic childhood health... Read more »
Health Guide
What is GERD? "
...called acid reflux disease, reflux disease, acid reflux, peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis, and chronic heartburn. Read more »Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Symptoms Heartburn Involves a burning pain in the chest (under the... Read more »Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD
...other symptoms. Alternative Names Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Causes, incidence, and risk factors Gastroesophageal reflux is a common... Read more »Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Treatment General measures include: Weight reduction Avoiding lying down after... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
...symptoms are short-lived and occur infrequently. In about 20% of cases, however, the condition becomes chronic. When the acid causes irritation or inflammation, the condition is called... Read more »Images
See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »
Related News
Video: Battling Barrett's Esophagus
October 03, 2008In this video from Fox News, Dr. Manny talks to one patient and his doctor about new, non-surgical treatments for the pre-cancerous condition... Read summary »
Some common medications may cause or exacerbate heartburn
October 02, 2008According to Sharon Gillson at About.com, food and drink aren't the only things we swallow that may affect heartburn. Gillson has compiled a list of... Read summary »
Heartburn complications on the rise
October 03, 2008According to experts, complications from long-term acid reflux are on the rise, including a worrying six-fold increase in the number of people with... Read summary »
Newer Barrett's treatments may prevent esophageal cancer
November 23, 2008Experts say that anyone who suffers from chronic acid reflux should be screened for the condition known as Barrett's esophagus. Barrett's symptoms... Read summary »
Heavy Drinkers, Smokers Risk Developing Painful Condition
June 12, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Only very heavy alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking appears to raise a person's risk for chronic pancreatitis, according... Read summary »
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