Anyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including biological or structural problems.
The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus, and is essential for...
Read moreGastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a common condition from infancy to adulthood. However, there are significant differences in the symptoms... Read more »
I just had to share this picture with all of you at Health Central's Acid Reflux site. Last night I was trying to keep the girls... Read more »
Medications are often used to treat infant acid reflux and can have a very important place in the treatment plan. If you are looking for... Read more »
When you are trying to cope with acid reflux pain, it is important that you are not trying to simply cover it up. Instead try to eliminate... Read more »
As most of you know I have spent a huge portion of this blog discussing my youngest little refluxer. She is one of the unlucky few who... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
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AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
Todd D. Eisner, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Eisner received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis... Read more »
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SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »
Scientists are testing a new device that uses a tiny radio transmitter and wireless technology to detect acid in a patient's esophagus. The sensor is... Read more »