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 »
Do night sweats disrupt your sleep? Sweating at night isn't really a sleep disorder, but there's no doubt that waking up with nightclothes... 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 »
Nighttime acid reflux, as well as atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD (cough, hoarseness, asthma-like symptoms) is... Read more »
Q: My wife is pregnant and she has been suffering from a lot of heartburn. Why is this happening and what can she do? A: Assure your wife... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
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 American College of Gastroenterology has developed new recommendations for testing patients for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Diagnosis and... Read more »
Eight out of ten people with acid reflux have nighttime heartburn. One of the easiest ways to relieve symptoms is by using gravity. Wedge pillows... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Quality of life is significantly impacted by GERD, particularly by heartburn. Quality of life is comprised in many aspects including: Physical... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD, is a digestive disorder in which the stomach's juices (acid and digestive enzymes)... Read more »
See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »