The esophagus is the tubelike structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. When you swallow, food and beverages are moved down the esophagus by wavelike involuntary muscle contractions to the stomach's entrance. At that point, the muscle of the LES relaxes...
I have been experiencing a lot of acid reflux of late. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I've been smoking... Read more »
My groin hurts and my doctor told me I have hip arthritis. My hip doesn't hurt, how can my doctor be right? Sometimes we experience... Read more »
It is hard to believe but my "baby" with GERD is starting high school today. It seems like just yesterday she was a little baby struggling... Read more »
The Acid Reflux and Back-to-School Guide: See all of our great back to school posts! More from Jan: Gerd Baby Goes to High School Day Care... Read more »
Last month, the American Pain Society added to its recommendations to health care providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low... Read more »
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ReferencesApkarian AV, Sosa Y, Sonty S, Levy RM, Harden RN, Parrish TB, et al. Chronic back pain is associated with decreased prefrontal and thalamic... Read more »
Leg pain, arm pain, and even headaches can all be referred from the facet joints in the spine. These small joints connect each vertebral body. Like... Read more »
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ReferencesAbbott RD, White LR, Ross GW, et al. Walking and Dementia in Physically Capable Elderly Men. JAMA. 2004;292:1447-1453.American Diabetes... Read more »
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SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »
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ReferencesDeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol.... Read more »