Friday, October, 23, 2009
What Causes Chronic Heartburn
October 03, 2008
According to one acid reflux sufferer, relief from heartburn pain
may be as close as the nearest kitchen. The reader tells Joe and
Teresa Graedon from
The People's Pharmacy that just a few bites of a banana
appear to ease her chronic heartburn. The Graedons respond with
information on the history of bananas' medicinal uses, and they
point to a study that may confirm the fruit's use as a cure for
indigestion.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Jan Gambino
,
Health Expert
...comprehensive glossary of terms. 3. Coping With Chronic Heartburn by Elaine Fantle...
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By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...strictures, and Schatzki's rings. The former is caused by chronic exposure of acid to the lower...
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By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...indicated. What options are there fore treating chronic cough caused by GERD that does...
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By Jennifer Rackley
,
Health Expert
...control the acid production. Patients who have chronic problems with aspirations, Barrett's or...
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By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...avoided. Currently, approximately 10% of patients with chronic heartburn are found to have...
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Health Guide
...called acid reflux disease, reflux disease, acid reflux, peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis, and
chronic heartburn.
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...that narrows the tube, or it could also be an indication of serious esophageal damage or abnormalities.
Chronic sore throat.Persistent hiccups.Coughing and Respiratory Symptoms. Asthmatic symptoms...
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... Insomnia: The Basics There are three main types of insomnia: transient, short-term, and
chronic. TRANSIENT INSOMNIA Transient insomnia lasts only a night or two. It's usually...
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...symptoms are short-lived and occur infrequently. In about 20% of cases, however, the condition becomes
chronic. When the acid causes irritation or inflammation, the condition is called...
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...EsophagusSome studies suggest that most people with atypical GERD symptoms may (such as hoarseness,
chronic cough, or the feeling of having a lump in the throat) have specific abnormalities in the...
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January 05, 2009
A patient with acid reflux writes to The People's Pharmacy about a simple treatment that he says has cured his chronic heartburn. The reader says...
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