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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 symptoms. Weakly acidic reflux and even burping alone can cause heartburn, however. 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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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 »

Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...patients with only typical or classic symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. GERD... 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 »

Sleep Apnea: Symptoms

...impaired mental or emotional functioningSnoring (bed partners may report very loud and interrupted snoring)Heartburn (acid back-up that causes heartburn may be responsible for some cases of sleep... 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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A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux

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How to avoid heartburn after exercise

October 03, 2008

These tips will help you plan your eating and workout schedule to avoid heartburn caused by exercise. The National Heartburn Alliance suggests eating... Read summary »

6 Foods that make reflux worse

October 03, 2008

Heartburn triggers differ from person to person, but some foods and drinks are notorious for their ability to cause reflux pain. In this article from... Read summary »

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