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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

Guest Share Post: Anxiety Induced Chest Pain

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...hurt and it does this in generally five ways. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD causes... Read more »

GERD Disguised

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...abnormal reflux of acid that would fit the diagnosis of acid reflux disease was seen in 57... Read more »

New Study: Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...have provided scientific evidence that nighttime acid reflux, along with some of the less... Read more »

Olympians with GERD

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...be watching Laura Wilkinson, an Olympic diver with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease as she... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Throat and Ear Pain

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...be excluded. You can try maximizing treatment of acid reflux with twice a day proton pump... Read more »

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Health Guide

Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acids from the stomach move backward into the esophagus (an action called reflux). Reflux occurs if the muscular actions in... Read more »

Acid Reflux GERD Surgery: Fundoplication

...area. It may also be less successful in relieving atypical symptoms of GERD including cough, abnormal chest pain, and choking. In about 8% of laparoscopies, it is necessary to convert to open... Read more »

Acid Reflux Symptoms

...weeks or even months and is not attributable to a common cause of stomach upset may be a symptom of acid reflux. In rare cases, vomiting can occur as often as once a day. All other causes of... Read more »

Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets

...very important to take preventative measures before going to sleep. Some suggestions for preventing acid reflux at night are as follows:After meals, take a walk or, at the very least, remain... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis

...relieved by antacids. The patient may have difficulty swallowing, and there is often regurgitation or acid reflux. [See In-Depth Report #85: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.]Heart Events. Pain due... Read more »

Images

GERD, Lower Esophageal Sphincter

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Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency

October 02, 2008

This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »

New GERD drug does well in early tests

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In a recent test of a new acid reflux drug, participants reported that the medication eased the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The new... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effectiveness of Protonix in infants

October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine the effectiveness of Protonix to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants ages 28 days to 11... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effects of Nexium (esomeprazole) on asthma

October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine if treatment with Nexium (esomeprazole) will improve asthma in adults who also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux... Read summary »

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