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Risk Factors Of Esophageal Reflux
Health Encyclopedia: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gerd
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which food or liquid travels backwards from the stomach to the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
Alternative Names
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Gastroesophageal reflux is a common condition that often occurs without symptoms after m...
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Expert & Community Posts
Smoking is a starting point for COPD, stroke, lung cancer, heart disease
By David Kaufman, M.D. , Health Expert...smoking. Smoking also contributes to heartburn (gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD), and... Read more »
When Does Stress Become a Dangerous Health Concern
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...dermatitis Digestive disorders like GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease), irritable bowel... Read more »
Resolve To Have Fun!
By Tracy Davenport , Health ExpertBeing overweight is a strong risk factor for acid reflux disease and esophageal erosions. The risk... Read more »
Acid Reflux and Obesity in Women
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...population, being overweight and obese are risk factors for acid reflux in women, even more so... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...depressed economy, I am having a hard time affording my acid reflux medication. Any suggestions?... Read more »
Health Guide
Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
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...of coronary artery disease and peptic ulcer disease. It is also linked to reproductive disturbances, esophageal reflux, hypertension, fetal illness and death, and delayed wound healing. Read more »Acid Reflux Complications: Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis
...severe when both conditions occur together. One study reported that spasms in the vocal cords caused by acid reflux may block the flow of air and cause sleep apnea in adults. On the other hand,... Read more »Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
...very important to take preventative measures before going to sleep. Some suggestions for preventing acid reflux at night are as follows:After meals, take a walk or, at the very least, remain... Read more »Images
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Related News
Obesity boosts esophageal cancer risk
October 03, 2008Obese people are more likely to develop esophageal cancer than people at a healthy weight, a new study suggests. Researchers studied 800 people with... Read summary »
Researchers find clues to link between acid reflux and cancer
October 03, 2008Untreated acid reflux is an important risk factor in the development of esophageal cancer, experts say, and new research may have found the... Read summary »
Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma and obesity is a dangerous combination. New research conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows obese people with the... Read summary »
A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux
June 09, 2008By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from... 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 »
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