The esophagus is the tubelike structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. When you swallow, food and beverages are moved down the esophagus by wavelike involuntary muscle contractions to the stomach's entrance. At that point, the muscle of the LES relaxes...
Soda is often on the “do not drink” list for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. When you combine the high acid content... Read more »
There has been an ongoing debate in the medical community regardingdiet soda. It would seem that a zero calorie beverage is the perfect... Read more »
GERD: A Teen's Point of View Jenna is a high school junior honor roll student with a busy schedule including competing with a top east... Read more »
It can be a real challenge to get through the holidays when you're taking care of a child with gastroesophageal reflux and trying to... Read more »
Last week we took our youngest refluxer to the dentist. I cringe every time because you just never know what havoc the acid can be doing... Read more »
GERD is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders. Nearly 7% of persons in the U.S. experience heartburn daily, 20% experience it monthly,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Baking soda is a cooking product that helps batter to rise. This article discusses the effects of swallowing a large amount of baking soda. Soda... Read more »