Trouble Swallowing Acid Reflux
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
Dr. Eisner Q&A #10
Hello, everyone. I hope everyone is doing well. I want to thank you all for the great questions we continue to receive. Please... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Swallowing Difficulty
I have been experiencing a lot of difficulty swallowing and underwent an endoscopy that was normal. What can this be? While it was correct... Read more »
Talking to Your Child about Acid Reflux Symptoms Part I: Use their...
The mother of a 9-year-old girl with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) sent me the following email: "My daughter has become very... Read more »
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: An acid reflux look-alike?
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (or EE) was a hot topic at a gastroenterology conference I attended recently. EE is a chronic condition causing... Read more »
Acid Reflux Across the Pond -- Questions from Parents in the U.K.
Acid reflux is not limited to the United States. Parents and support groups from around the world contact us with questions about acid... Read more »
From Our Sources
Acid-reflux drugs may help swallowing problems in infants with...
Treating infants who have gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) with acid-reducing medications or surgery may help them swallow more effectively,... Read more »
Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Sleep trouble may be only sign of acid reflux
Researchers say that sleep problems may be the only sign of acid reflux for some older patients who often don't experience heartburn. Doctors at an... Read more »
Acid Reflux Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acid suppression continues to be the mainstay for treating GERD that does not respond to lifestyle changes and treatment. The aim of drug therapy is... Read more »
Acid Reflux Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Heartburn. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that spreads up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is... Read more »
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