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Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on Acid Reflux.
See Part I: Your Baby and Acid Reflux
See Part II: Children and Teens
GER vs. GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a normal physiological event characterized by the sensation of food coming up the esophagus in the form of a wet burp. Many adults have GER after eating a large meal, drinking a carbonated beverage or eating too fast.
GER symptoms may include:
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Expert & Community Posts
Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...produced by the stomach, there is a greater chance of acid refluxing into the esophagus. Fatty... Read more »
Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...Quality studied the hospital records of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)... 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 »
Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertNighttime acid reflux, as well as atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD... Read more »
Health Guide
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents
...NEXIUM® is safe or effective for treating GERD in children under 12 years old. Learn more about acid reflux. Read more »What is GERD? "
...needed. GERD is a digestive disorder that is referred to by many names. You may have heard GERD called acid reflux disease, reflux disease, acid reflux, peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis,... Read more »Conclusion"
No one knows why people develop acid reflux disease. Research is under way on many levels to find the cause of GERD and to find additional treatments. The good news is that the vast majority of GERD... Read more »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 Causes
CausesAnyone 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,... Read more »Images
See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »
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 »
Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency
October 02, 2008This 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
October 02, 2008In 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, 2008This 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, 2008This 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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