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Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux (Gerd) And The Esophagus

Introduction

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acids from the stomach move backward into the esophagus (an action called reflux). Reflux occurs if the muscular actions in the esophagus or other protective mechanisms fail.

Click the icon to see an animation about heartburn.

The hallmark symptoms of GERD are:

Heartburn: a burning sensation in the chest and throat.
Regurgitation: a sensation of acid backed up in the esophagus.

Although acid is a primary factor in damage cau...

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Expert & Community Posts

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...produced by the stomach, there is a greater chance of acid refluxing into the esophagus. Fatty... Read more »

Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...Quality studied the hospital records of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)... Read more »

The Link Between Acid Reflux and Asthma Discovered

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...remember that it only took eight weeks of untreated acid reflux for the mice to undergo... Read more »

New Study: Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...have provided scientific evidence that nighttime acid reflux, along with some of the less... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...study to see if the patient is truly experiencing acid reflux. In this test, a small catheter is... Read more »

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Health Guide

FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents

...NEXIUM® is safe or effective for treating GERD in children under 12 years old. Learn more about acid reflux. Read more »

What is GERD? "

...needed. GERD is a digestive disorder that is referred to by many names. You may have heard GERD called acid reflux disease, reflux disease, acid reflux, peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis,... Read more »

Acid Reflux Causes

CausesAnyone 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,... Read more »

Conclusion"

No one knows why people develop acid reflux disease. Research is under way on many levels to find the cause of GERD and to find additional treatments. The good news is that the vast majority of GERD... Read more »

Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets

...very important to take preventative measures before going to sleep. Some suggestions for preventing acid reflux at night are as follows:After meals, take a walk or, at the very least, remain... Read more »

Images

GERD, Lower Esophageal Sphincter

See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »

Related News

Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD

January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency

October 02, 2008

This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »

New GERD drug does well in early tests

October 02, 2008

In a recent test of a new acid reflux drug, participants reported that the medication eased the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The new... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effectiveness of Protonix in infants

October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine the effectiveness of Protonix to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants ages 28 days to 11... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effects of Nexium (esomeprazole) on asthma

October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine if treatment with Nexium (esomeprazole) will improve asthma in adults who also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux... Read summary »

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