Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Night Sweats
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD, is a digestive disorder in which the stomach's juices (acid and digestive enzymes) flow backwards, or reflux, into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. The lining of the esophagus canât handle these caustic substances, so the esophagus becomes inflamed. This causes heartburn and other symptoms. If GERD is not treated, it can permanently damage the esophagus.
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From Our Experts
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
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 »
Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux...
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality studied the hospital records of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) between... Read more »
No More Cold and Clammy Night Sweats
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 »
From Our Sources
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic; Dyspepsia - GERDSymptomsMore common symptoms are:Feeling that food may be left... Read more »
Quality of Life and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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 »
Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Signs and Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseThe most prevalent symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include: Heartburn -... Read more »
New Developments in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Researchers are in the process of developing new proton pump inhibitors that will be more effective in relieving the symptoms of nocturnal GERD. For... Read more »
Introduction to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Our digestive system breaks down the foods we eat into a form that the body can use for nourishment. Digestive juices, beginning with the saliva,... Read more »
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