One of the hardest times in a young persons life can be the teenage years. In the 9 years that I have been working with the Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association (PAGER) I have talked with a lot of teens who have GERD. Some have had mild symptoms and some have had severe symptoms for a long time before they are properly treated.
Several of these teens have discussed with me that they were initially accused of having eating disorders before they were properly diagnosed with...
Michael Phelps may be a world class swimmer but he sure isn't a Gold Medal level picky eater! Look at what he eats: two cups of coffee, a... Read more »
Our expert, Jan Gambino, is a writer and mother of teenagers with acid reflux (GERD). Each month she will answer selected reader questions... Read more »
Read part I, II and III in this series: Katie's First Days with Acid Reflux Katie's First Weeks with Acid Reflux Katies First Months... Read more »
When you think about it, everyone has a strong opinion about food and eating. One adult may crave crunchy, salty chips while another needs... Read more »
When my son was a baby, Jan Gambino of PAGER (Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association) met with us at a McDonald's... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
About half of American adults experience GERD at least once a month. People of all ages are susceptible to GERD. Elderly people with GERD tend to... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD, is a digestive disorder in which the stomach's juices (acid and digestive enzymes)... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the... Read more »
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