Nearly everyone has an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases the condition is temporary and mild, causing only short-term discomfort. If patients develop persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease with frequent relapses, and it remains untreated, serious complications may develop over time. Complications can include:
When looking into reflux symptoms one of the relatively new things for doctors to consider is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). While... Read more »
Shortness of breath is when you feel you cannot get enough air. You may feel as if your breathing is forced, labored or that you are having... Read more »
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (or EE) was a hot topic at a gastroenterology conference I attended recently. EE is a chronic condition causing... Read more »
In this entry, I would like to comment on how the fact that asthma is such a common disease can in some cases lead to individuals being... Read more »
1) Let your friend know that this is a great time to cash in some proverbial "chips." This is likely one of the most intense... Read more »
Researchers have isolated an enzyme that may offer clues to the link between acid reflux and esophageal cancer. The enzyme, NOX5-S, is significantly... Read more »
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When To Call A Professional If you are unable to eat or drink due to pain during swallowing, you should contact your doctor. Life-threatening... Read more »
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Tracheoesophageal fistulaTreatmentEsophageal atresia is considered a surgical emergency. Surgery to repair the esophagus should be done quickly after... Read more »
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Heartburn, also known as gastric reflux or indigestion, happens after you eat and food is in your stomach. In the stomach, food is broken down by... Read more »
The common, ulcer-causing bacteria called H. Pylori has been found to reduce the risk of asthma and allergies, and now researchers say it may help... Read more »