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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Causes Chronic Heartburn

Tip: Bananas may ease reflux pain

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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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My Top 10 Books about Adult Gastroesophageal Reflux
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...comprehensive glossary of terms.   3. Coping With Chronic Heartburn by Elaine Fantle... Read more »

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GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...strictures, and Schatzki's rings. The former is caused by chronic exposure of acid to the lower... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...indicated.   What options are there fore treating chronic cough caused by GERD that does... Read more »

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Reflux Surgery Part I: The Nissen Fundoplication
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...control the acid production.  Patients who have chronic problems with aspirations, Barrett's or... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Barrett's Esophagus
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...avoided. Currently, approximately 10% of patients with chronic heartburn are found to have... Read more »

Health Guide

What is GERD? "
...called acid reflux disease, reflux disease, acid reflux, peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis, and chronic heartburn. Read more »
Acid Reflux Symptoms
...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... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
... 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... Read more »
Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
...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... Read more »
Acid Reflux Causes
...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... Read more »

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