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Causes

Anyone 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, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including abnormal biologic or structural factors.

Malfunction of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Muscles

The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus and is ess...

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Expert & Community Posts

Link Between Intestinal Inflammation and Cancer Confirmed

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...repair systems. But, if the DNA repair system is not functioning properly due to chronic... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...getting a nuclear study that evaluates gallbladder function. An intravenous is put in your arm,... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Q&A #10

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...the past few months, I have been feeling sick to my stomach, with pains in my side and in my... Read more »

Is There a Link Between Heart Disase and Fibromyalgia?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Fibromyalgia symptoms were akin to the symptoms of several "functional" disorders (i.e., medical... Read more »

The Real Deal on the Master Cleanse Diet

By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...juice will help cleanse the body. The truth is, the stomach acid that your body produces is 10... Read more »

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Health Guide

You Cant Be Happy All the Time!

...were many publications and books written which described how our emotional state affects our bodily functioning. We have known for a long time that stress can be manifest in the body in a number... Read more »

Scleroderma: Prognosis

...of these patients experience the most profound changes within the first 3 years. In such cases, lung function gets worse rapidly over that period, and then the progression slows down.One of the... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Complications of Bulimia

...ipecac poisonings have been reported, and some people become dependent on laxatives for normal bowel functioning. Diet pills, even herbal and over-the-counter medications, can be hazardous,... Read more »

ADHD and Anxiety

...people seem to worry endlessly. For most people, normal anxiety is controllable and causes little dysfunction in our lives. For others, however, the intense distress they feel can disrupt and... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers

...surgery. The first critical steps for massive bleeding is to stabilize the patient and support vital functions with fluid replacement and possibly blood transfusions. People on NSAIDs should... Read more »

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Medications

Reglan Oral Uses and How to Use

...spoon. Dosage is based on your age, kidney and liver function, medical condition, and response... Read more »

Cognex Oral Uses and How to Use

...Dosage is based on your medical condition, liver function test results, and response to ... Read more »

Glucophage Oral Uses and How to Use

...blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of... Read more »

Glucovance Oral Uses and How to Use

...blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of... Read more »

Metaglip Oral Uses and How to Use

...blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of... Read more »

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Drugs Cause Cognitive Problems for Seniors

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Scientists are beginning a clinical trial to explore the 'brain-gut' interaction in patients with functional dyspepsia. This condition can cause such... Read summary »

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