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Heartburn Remedies

Chewing gum may prevent heartburn

October 03, 2008

Of all the home remedies for easing heartburn, one of the simplest may also be one of the best--try chewing gum. A group of researchers determined that patients who chew sugar-free gum for 30 minutes following a meal have lower acid levels than patients who do not chew gum. Experts say it works by stimulating saliva, which neutralizes acid and forces fluids back into the stomach. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

My heartburn is being treated with high doses of acid-reducing agents. Why aren't they working?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Natural remedies & heartburn

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...weeks. Find new information on natural remedies for heartburn, common reactions to GERD drugs... Read more »

My Top 10 Books about Adult Gastroesophageal Reflux

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...Treatments. General Information about GERD: 1. Heartburn and Reflux for Dummies by... Read more »

Heartburn During Pregnancy

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...the whole time. And in the third pregnancy, I had heartburn. Heartburn that stopped me from... Read more »

Mix with Care

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...pills and sodas do not mix, and can in fact cause heartburn at night so severe that it disrupts... Read more »

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Health Guide

What is GERD? "

...contents make it back into the esophagus from the stomach. This back flow of acid is called reflux or heartburn. If it happens a few times, it's nothing to worry about. However, heartburn that... Read more »

What are the symptoms of GERD?"

The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »

Common Heartburn Drugs Linked to Hip Fracture

News round up on popular heartburn drugs and a link to increased hip fractures. The New York Times ran an AP wire story. Study Finds a Link Between Some Heartburn Drugs and Hip Injuries in People... Read more »

Acid Reflux Symptoms

Heartburn. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is most likely to occur in connection with... Read more »

How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?"

...patient history is the first step to establishing a diagnosis of GERD. If the patient has the classic heartburn and regurgitation symptoms then a diagnosis of GERD can be made with a good deal of... Read more »

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Medications

Pepcid Oral Uses and How to Use

...and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain. This medication is... Read more »

Tagamet Oral Uses and How to Use

...can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent... Read more »

Reglan Oral Uses and How to Use

...short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent heartburn when the usual medicines do not... Read more »

Alkets Oral Uses and How to Use

...symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion.... Read more »

Pravachol Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...ORAL Pronounced: (PRAV-uh-stat-in) Side Effects Heartburn, headache, or dizziness may occur.... Read more »

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Related News

Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD

January 22, 2009

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

Some uncommon tips for managing GERD

October 02, 2008

Pears, plums, fennel and chamomile tea may sound like unusual acid reflux remedies, but some experts say they help. Reporters at Nowtoronto.com have... Read summary »

Freezing Away Cancer

September 14, 2007

BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Many people think of heartburn as something that's slightly uncomfortable. But for some people, it can... Read summary »

A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux

June 09, 2008

By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from... Read summary »

Study examines when reflux causes heartburn

October 02, 2008

Not all reflux events lead to heartburn symptoms. Dutch researchers have found that greater reflux acidity and larger volumes of liquid are linked to... Read summary »

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