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October 02, 2008
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Psychological Distress Increases Acid Reflux Severity
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...indicates this psychological distress may result in more severe GERD symptoms. Dr. Chey... Read more »
What is H. pylori? Can it be causing my GERD?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...pylori does not cause or contribute to symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...study to see if the patient is truly experiencing acid reflux. In this test, a small catheter is... Read more »
The Reflux Book Reviewed
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...book starts out with an excellent introduction to acid reflux. In Chapter 1, normal digestion is... Read more »
GERD Surgery
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...successfully control the symptoms and complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in... Read more »
Health Guide
Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...anemia.Acid back-up may be inhaled into the airways and cause pneumonia.The infant's life may be in danger if acid reflux causes spasms in the larynx severe enough to block the airways. In fact,... Read more »What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"
...intermittently. Incidence in pregnant women exceeds 80%. Scientists do not know why GERD occurs. Some cases of acid reflux disease are related to a condition called "hiatal hernia." A hiatal... Read more »Acid Reflux Causes
...play a strong role in susceptibility to Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition caused by very severe GERD.AsthmaAt least half of asthmatic patients also have GERD. Some experts speculate... 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 »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 »Images
See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »
Related News
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 »
Hospitalizations due to GERD up 103 percent
October 03, 2008The number of hospitalizations because of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) rose 103 percent between 1998 and 2005, a new report says. Among the... Read summary »
Researchers link GERD to obesity
October 02, 2008Losing weight may help ease acid reflux, a new study suggests. California researchers say the results of several studies indicate a link between... Read summary »
Dr. Gourmet offers a collection of GERD-friendly recipes
October 02, 2008Dr. Timothy S. Harlan is a physician and chef better known as "Dr. Gourmet." Dr. Harlan offers people who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux... 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 »
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