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Esophageal Reflux
Health Encyclopedia: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic
Prevention
Avoid foods and activities that worsen symptoms. Maintain a healthy weight.
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Expert & Community Posts
Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 What can I do to avoid having attacks of esophageal reflux this... Read more »
8 Ways to Treat Acid Reflux During Pregnancy
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert......pressure. The two major factors that promote gastroesophageal reflux in pregnant women are... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...it can definitely cause or worsen symptoms of esophageal reflux disease. First off,... Read more »
Smoking is a starting point for COPD, stroke, lung cancer, heart disease
By David Kaufman, M.D. , Health Expert...smoking. Smoking also contributes to heartburn (gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD), and... Read more »
When Does Stress Become a Dangerous Health Concern
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...dermatitis Digestive disorders like GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease), irritable bowel... Read more »
Health Guide
What is GERD? "
GERD is an acronym that stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD occurs when the protective mechanisms in the esophagus (the tube that runs from your mouth to your stomach) fail. The lower... Read more »Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD
......Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Causes, incidence, and risk factors Gastroesophageal reflux is a common condition that often occurs without symptoms after meals. In... Read more »Gastroesophageal reflux disease
...sphincter pressure A barium swallow showing reflux A positive Bernstein test for gastric acid reflux Read more »Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Treatment General measures include: Weight reduction Avoiding lying down after... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
......reduce the reflux which causes heartburn. Continuous irritation of the esophagus lining as in gastroesophageal reflux disease is a risk factor for the development of adenocarcinoma.The... Read more »Images
See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »
Related News
Medical group creates new esophageal reflux testing guidelines
October 02, 2008The American College of Gastroenterology has developed new recommendations for testing patients for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Diagnosis and... Read summary »
Researchers may have found how reflux causes esophageal cancer
October 02, 2008Researchers have isolated an enzyme that may offer clues to the link between acid reflux and esophageal cancer. The enzyme, NOX5-S, is significantly... Read summary »
Q&A: Does diet soda contribute to esophageal cancer?
October 02, 2008A reader asks doctors at the Mayo Clinic if there is any link between drinking diet soda and developing esophageal cancer. Dr. Claude Deschamps... Read summary »
Procedure could replace drugs for some acid-reflux patients
October 02, 2008A medical technique may cure acid reflux for some sufferers. In this endoscopic surgery, doctors use a device called the Plicator to tighten the... Read summary »
Causes of esophageal cancer have switched in 20 years
August 07, 2009Researchers say that obesity is linked to an increase in esophageal cancer rates caused by acid reflux. Twenty years ago, experts say, most... Read summary »
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