Persistent Nausea And Heartburn
Causes
Anyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including biological or structural problems.
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 essential for...
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From Our Experts
My heartburn is being treated with high doses of acid-reducing...
While reflux events decreased considerably with acid-reduction treatment such as proton pump inhibitors like Nexium and Prevacid, nonacidic... Read more »
Nexium extinguished my heartburn, but do I still have acid reflux?
Is it acid reflux or bile reflux? Q: I had been experiencing a lot of heartburn but that seems to have decreased with Nexium. I still... Read more »
Dizziness, Nausea and Reflux
Sometimes gastroesophageal reflux occurs by itself but it is also common for reflux symptoms to be packaged with other symptoms and... Read more »
Controlling Nausea on Byetta
Before Byetta became available, most of the so-called experts thought that its biggest problem would be that it has to be taken by... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
Q: My wife is pregnant and she has been suffering from a lot of heartburn. Why is this happening and what can she do? A: Assure your wife... Read more »
From Our Sources
New Daily Persistent Headache
In the last few years, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) has been recognized as a distinct primary headache syndrome. Primary headache disorders... Read more »
Mild to Moderate Persistent Pain
Source: Breastcancer.org
Most pain regimens start with acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol) or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID, pronounced EN-sed). Mild but... Read more »
Moderate to Severe Persistent Pain
Source: Breastcancer.org
Narcotics, or opioids (pronounced OH-pee-oydz), provide the main relief for this level of pain. There are both long-acting and short-acting opioid... Read more »
A sigh of relief for heartburn sufferers
Occasional heartburn is normal, experts say, but symptoms that persist could be dangerous. In this article from The New York Times, doctors offer an... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »
Six Natural Remedies for Heartburn
Don't go to bed full Acid reflux is caused by stomach acid that travels from the stomach to the esophagus and is exacerbated by certain trigger foods. Gravity helps keep food and stomach acid from backing up into the esophagus immediately...
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