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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Leading Causes Of Heartburn

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 »

Expert & Community Posts

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Throat and Ear Pain
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...and an earache that won't go away. I do suffer from heartburn. Can the throat and ear pain be a... Read more »

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GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...to slide up into the chest. While they can cause heartburn, generally this is controlled with... Read more »

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Asthma and Acid Reflux
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...There is a connection between asthma and chronic heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease with heartburn that has responded to conventional... Read more »

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New Evidence for the Link Between Asthma and GERD
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...disease, also known as GERD. GERD is often called heartburn, but heartburn is actually just one... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
...typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of pregnancy, women might be oblivious to other changes... Read more »
Site Dedicated to Acid Reflux (GERD)
Welcome to My-AcidReflux.Acid reflux disease, also called GERD, is a condition that affects adults, children and infants alike. Receiving a diagnosis of acid reflux disease can be extremely... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...for mild symptoms. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. They all work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. They may also stimulate the... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...spent reading a good book. Avoid eating a heavy meal too close to bedtime. Bloating, gas and heartburn can disturb your sleep. Avoid caffeine. It's a stimulant, which is why we drink it in... Read more »

Medications

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

Related News

Tip: Some exercises make reflux worse
October 03, 2008

Most people know that untreated acid reflux can cause pain, but did you know it can also lead to esophageal bleeding, and even anemia? In this... Read summary »

Antacids could prevent gingivitis
October 02, 2008

According to a new study, the drugs that ease painful heartburn may also protect your teeth and gums. Researchers say that an acidic mouth is a good... Read summary »

GERD may lead to sleepless nights
October 03, 2008

The painful symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can lead to sleepless nights, a new survey reports. In a poll of 701 GERD patients,... Read summary »

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 »

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 »