Gerd Soda
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...
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Can I Drink Soda If I Have Acid Reflux?
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 »
GERD: A Teen's Point of View
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 »
Holiday Survival Guide for Kids with GERD
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 »
Educating Child Care Professionals About Pediatric GERD
There were several messages on the PAGER Association Parent Forums this week on the topic of going away for the weekend when you have a... Read more »
Best Treatments for Childhood Obesity and GERD
Obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease often occur together in children and teens. There has been increasing interest in the... Read more »
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What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?
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 »
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adoles...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved NEXIUM® delayed release capsules in children ages 12 to 17 for the short-term treatment of... Read more »
Indigestion
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dyspepsia; Uncomfortable fullness after mealsHome CareChanging the way you eat may relieve your symptoms.Allow enough time for meals.Chew food... Read more »
Baking soda overdose
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 »
Cutting Soda Improves Blood Pressure
A new 18-month study suggests that cutting even one can of sugared soda per day from your diet can improve your blood pressure. Cutting soda... Read more »
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