Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on Acid Reflux.
See Part I: Your Baby and Acid Reflux
See Part II: Children and Teens
GER vs. GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a normal physiological event characterized by the sensation of food coming up the esophagus in the form of a wet burp. Many adults have GER after eating a large meal, drinking a carbonated beverage or eating too fast.
GER symptoms may include:
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Medications are often used to treat infant acid reflux and can have a very important place in the treatment plan. If you are looking for... Read more »
Acid reflux can be a very painful and awkward thing for any person to deal with and aside from the medicated remedies that you can get,... Read more »
As long as there have been illnesses there have been “natural remedies” reported to cure them. This is also the case with Acid Reflux... Read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a common condition from infancy to adulthood. However, there are significant differences in the symptoms... Read more »
Sometimes, children who had acid reflux as a baby or still live with it, can only enjoy a relatively limited diet. While this can be... Read more »
When a baby lies down to sleep he loses the beneficial effect of gravity, which helps keep the stomach's contents in the stomach. Oftentimes, nights... Read more »
A doctor recommends changes in diet and routine that can reduce the frequency and intensity of heartburn and acid reflux. Using these techniques can... Read more »
A baby with a chronic illness may need to have one or more medications, possibly for long periods of time. Often these medications are given at home... Read more »
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 »
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