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Causes

Anyone 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, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including abnormal biologic or structural factors.

Malfunction of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Muscles

The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus and is ess...

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Expert & Community Posts

GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...treatment option is for your particular case. For more information on hiatal hernias, click... Read more »

Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Stomach Problems

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

..."Diarrhea", 2007, March, The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) ... Read more »

Link Between Intestinal Inflammation and Cancer Confirmed

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...idea that chronic inflammation of the intestine or stomach can damage DNA, increasing the risk... Read more »

Stomach burning right before Migraines?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...We hope you find this general medical and health information useful, but this Q & A is meant to... Read more »

Anxiety May Trigger IBS--but it's NOT "All in Your Head"

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...American Academy of Family Physicians has some helpful information about how stress management... Read more »

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Health Guide

Frequently Asked Questions About Vioxx (rofecoxib)

(This Question and Answer sheet was created with information provided by the Food and Drug Administration at http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/vioxx/vioxxQA.htm) Q: What is Vioxx?A: Vioxx is a... Read more »

Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD

...depression · Suicidal thoughts · Abdominal pain or tenderness Sources:(2005, Sept 29). Patient Information Sheet - Atomoxetine. from U.S. Food and Drug Administration Web site:... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Introduction

...colon, or develop as multiple scattered clusters of ulcers skipping healthy tissue in between. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #103: Crohn's disease.]The Gastrointestinal TractThe... Read more »

Crohn's Disease: Introduction

...uniformly and consistently until, in some cases, the colon becomes rigid and foreshortened. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #69: Ulcerative colitis.] Click the icon to see an image of... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis

...performed on all patients who do not respond to initial medication. It does not appear to add any useful information on treatment choices, however, unless there is evidence or suspicion of... Read more »

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Medications

Pepcid Oral Uses and How to Use

... Uses Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It may be used to... Read more »

Zantac Oral Uses and How to Use

...(ran-IT-uh-deen)Uses Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »

Axid Oral Uses and How to Use

...(nye-ZAT-ih-deen)Uses Nizatidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »

Tagamet Oral Uses and How to Use

...(sye-MET-uh-deen)Uses Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines... Read more »

Alkets Oral Uses and How to Use

... package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or... Read more »

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