Hormones And Acid Reflux
- Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Medications
Antacids
Antacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems in the stomach by increasing bicarbonate and mucus secretion. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. Many antacids are available without a prescription. The different brands all rely on various combinations of three basic ingredients: magnesium, calcium, or aluminum.
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Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
I recently reached menopause and was started on hormone replacement therapy and have noticed an increase in heartburn. Is there any... Read more »
Pregnancy and Acid Reflux
If you are expecting a baby, you can almost expect to have acid reflux. It is estimated that as many as 8 out of 10 women experience acid... Read more »
Erythromycin for Acid Reflux Treatment
Erythromycin, a common antibiotic that is often used to help individuals who have an allergy to penicillin, may also be helpful in the... Read more »
8 Ways to Treat Acid Reflux During Pregnancy
Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs in up to 50% of pregnant women. As in the non-pregnant patients, reflux occurs when there is a... Read more »
Acid Reflux and Obesity in Women
A recent Italian study supports the idea that in comparison to the average population, being overweight and obese are risk factors for acid... Read more »
From Our Sources
Hormone replacement therapy ups risk of acid reflux
Menopausal women who take hormones may be more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a new study has found. The study's authors... Read more »
Resources for Acid Reflux (Symptoms)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
Acid Reflux Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
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 »
Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
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 »
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