Food Allergy Complications
Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux (Gerd) Risk Factors
- Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
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Risk Factors
GERD occurs monthly in about half of American adults. People of all ages are susceptible to GERD. Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.
Risk Factors for Heartburn and GERD
Eating Pattern. Anyone who eats a heavy meal and subsequently lies on the back or bends over from the waist is at risk for an attack of heartburn. Anyone who snacks at bedtime is at high risk for heartburn.
Pregnancy. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to heartburn...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Caring for a Child with Chronic Illness: The Emotional Side (Part 1)
...be excruciating. It also takes enormous vigilance on the parent’s part to anticipate the upcoming complications and find workarounds for those situations that might otherwise be extremely... Read more »Caring for a Child with a Chronic Illness: The Emotional Side (Part 1)
...be excruciating. It also takes enormous vigilance on the parents part to anticipate the upcoming complications and find workarounds for those situations that might otherwise be extremely... Read more »Caring for a Child With a Chronic Illness: The Emotional Side (Part 1)
...be excruciating. It also takes enormous vigilance on the parent’s part to anticipate the upcoming complications and find workarounds for those situations that might otherwise be extremely... Read more »10 Medical Conditions That Share Symptoms with ADD/ADHD
...attention span. Lead ToxicityLead poisoning, even at low levels, can create a number of problems. Some complications of lead toxicity include mental retardation, decreased school performance,... Read more »Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
...option.Your child's doctor or nurse will discuss GER with you and suggest treatment if needed. The potential complications of the medications will be explained. Most infants don't need medications... Read more »Images
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