Does Acid Reflux Cause Dysphagia?
Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux Causes
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Causes
Anyone who a large amount of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or taking a nap after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including abnormal biologic or structural factors.
Malfunction of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Muscles
The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus and is ess...
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Expert & Community Posts
Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
By Jan Gambino , Health ExpertThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality studied the hospital records of patients with... Read more »
Choking, Gulping, Gagging
By Jan Gambino , Health ExpertDoes your baby experience choking, gulping, gagging and coughing during a feeding? How about... Read more »
Is Sleep Feeding Harmful?
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...feeding may have started as a reaction to the pain from acid reflux and escalated into a... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert... I have been experiencing a lot of acid reflux of late. I think it might have... Read more »
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Health Guide
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents
...NEXIUM® is safe or effective for treating GERD in children under 12 years old. Learn more about acid reflux. Read more »Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth... Read more »Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Heartburn: References
References DeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005;100(1):190-200. Deviere J, Costamagna G,... Read more »Acid Reflux Complications: Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis
...severe when both conditions occur together. One study reported that spasms in the vocal cords caused by acid reflux may block the flow of air and cause sleep apnea in adults. On the other hand,... Read more »Esophageal pH monitoring
pH monitoring - esophageal; Esophageal acidity test Normal Values Normal values vary from person to person, and with different equipment... Read more »
Images
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Related News
COPD patients at risk for acid reflux disease
January 05, 2010
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Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency
October 02, 2008This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »
Hormone replacement therapy ups risk of acid reflux
September 12, 2008
Menopausal women who take hormones may be more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a new study has found. The study's authors... Read summary »
Researchers link GERD to obesity
October 02, 2008Losing weight may help ease acid reflux, a new study suggests. California researchers say the results of several studies indicate a link between... Read summary »
GERD adds to COPD complications
October 02, 2008According to a study, patients who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and have acid reflux experience more COPD exacerbations... Read summary »
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