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Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux (Gerd) Risk Factors

Risk Factors

GERD occurs monthly in about half of American adults. People of all ages are susceptible to GERD. Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.

Risk Factors for Heartburn and GERD

Eating Pattern. Anyone who eats a heavy meal and subsequently lies on the back or bends over from the waist is at risk for an attack of heartburn. Anyone who snacks at bedtime is at high risk for heartburn.

Pregnancy. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to heartburn...

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Expert & Community Posts

The Reflux Mom's Guide to Healthy Teeth, Part I: When your child has GERD

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...The reality is a kid with reflux doesn't like most flavors that non refluxers find to be... Read more »

National Children's Dental Health Month

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...including resistance to tooth brushing and using flavored tooth paste. I have listed the... Read more »

Does my Child with GERD Need Vitamins?

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...down the vitamin aisle in search for a new brand or flavor. I even searched for vitamins when I... Read more »

If Babies Could Talk: What they would say about eating and acid reflux!

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...baby expresses strong opinions about the different flavors and textures of baby formula and... 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 »

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Health Guide

Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus

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... 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 »

Asthma Management and Control

...medical equipmentRed dye made from the cochineal insectDiacetyl, the main chemical in artificial butter flavoring used in popcornWorkers in these industries and others, including farmers,... Read more »

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 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 »

Images

GERD, Lower Esophageal Sphincter

See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »

Related News

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 »

Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency

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This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »

Eating Like Our Ancestors

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By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent BALTIMORE, M.D. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Throughout history, the human diet has evolved immensely.... Read summary »

New GERD drug does well in early tests

October 02, 2008

In a recent test of a new acid reflux drug, participants reported that the medication eased the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The new... Read summary »

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