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Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux (Gerd) And The Esophagus

Introduction

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acids from the stomach move backward into the esophagus (an action called reflux). Reflux occurs if the muscular actions in the esophagus or other protective mechanisms fail.

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The hallmark symptoms of GERD are:

Heartburn: a burning sensation in the chest and throat.
Regurgitation: a sensation of acid backed up in the esophagus.

Although acid is a primary factor in damage cau...

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Expert & Community Posts

How to Use Flaxseed to Reduce Heart Disease

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

Flaxseed is a great diet addition if you are looking to reduce your risk for heart disease. ... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...produced by the stomach, there is a greater chance of acid refluxing into the esophagus. Fatty... Read more »

The Link Between Acid Reflux and Asthma Discovered

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...remember that it only took eight weeks of untreated acid reflux for the mice to undergo... Read more »

8 Ways to Treat Acid Reflux During Pregnancy

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...esophageal sphincter pressure thereby increasing acid reflux. Additionally, the growing fetus... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...study to see if the patient is truly experiencing acid reflux. In this test, a small catheter is... Read more »

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Health Guide

Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets

...very important to take preventative measures before going to sleep. Some suggestions for preventing acid reflux at night are as follows:After meals, take a walk or, at the very least, remain... Read more »

Acid Reflux Causes

CausesAnyone 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,... Read more »

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Highlights

...containing monounsaturated fats (found in olive and canola oils) or omega-3 fatty acids (found in canola, flaxseed, and, particularly, fish oil). Fish oil may be of particular benefit in patients... 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 »

Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors

...anemia.Acid back-up may be inhaled into the airways and cause pneumonia.The infant's life may be in danger if acid reflux causes spasms in the larynx severe enough to block the airways. In fact,... Read more »

Images

GERD, Lower Esophageal Sphincter

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Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD

January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics

September 15, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma and obesity is a dangerous combination. New research conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows obese people with the... Read summary »

A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux

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By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from... Read summary »

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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 60 million Americans have acid reflux disease. It's not serious for most, but the condition... Read summary »

Listen to Your Voice

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HONOLULU (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Thousands of people every year struggle with a hoarse or weak voice, not really knowing what's causing it.... Read summary »

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