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Anyone who a large amount of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or taking a nap after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including abnormal biologic or structural factors.

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 ess...

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Expert & Community Posts

Dr. Eisner Q&A #10

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Hello, everyone. I hope everyone is doing well. I want to thank you all for the great... Read more »

Crohn's and Caffeine

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

Caffeine has helped many of us stay up late to study or get ready for work early in the morning. In... Read more »

Anxiety May Trigger IBS--but it's NOT "All in Your Head"

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

There's a great new study in the August issue of Gut (the winner in my "favorite medical journal... Read more »

8 Ways to Treat Acid Reflux During Pregnancy

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs in up to 50% of pregnant women. As in the non-pregnant... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

My doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is... Read more »

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Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Causes

CausesBefore the discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter (H.) pylori, the stomach was believed to be a sterile environment. However, in 1982, two Australian scientists identified Helicobacter pylori... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis

Peptic ulcers are always suspected in patients with persistent dyspepsia (e.g., bloating, belching, abdominal pain). Dyspepsia, however, occurs in 20% - 40% of people who live in... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Symptoms

Possibly the most bewildering symptom of eating disorders is the distorted body image (body dysmorphia). Although people typically associate distorted body image with severe anorexia, one... Read more »

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Staging and Treatment Guidelines

Staging and Treatment GuidelinesGeneral Approach for Treating Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaTreatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is highly specific for each patient and is determined by the tumor... Read more »

Vitamins: Dietary Health Benefits

Dietary Health BenefitsThe benefits of any dietary factors are very difficult to prove, and, to date, there is no hard evidence that any supplement protects against any major disease. Studies on... Read more »

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