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Health Encyclopedia: Acid Reflux (Gerd) Risk Factors
- Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
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- Introduction
- Acid Reflux Causes
- More Acid Reflux (GERD) Symptoms
- Complications
- Barrett's Esophagus
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
Gum Disease, Pregnancy, and Stroke
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...swollen, sore and bleeding gums are common during pregnancy. This inflammation is called... Read more »
Help! My Baby Doesn’t Like to Eat!
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...refuses to eat Takes a few sips, then begins to cry Spits out formula or breast milk Seems... Read more »
SOY-anara!
By Cancer Vixen , Health Expert...diets. Ok, me again. And I say, when in doubt - spit it out! In other words: "SOY-ANARA!" Read more »
Gestational Diabetes: Control It For Your Child's Sake
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...mothers who did not control their blood sugar during pregnancy were nearly twice as likely to be... Read more »
Postpartum Depression
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...women, the level of pCRH found at week 25 of the pregnancy was high. Postpartum depression... Read more »
Health Guide
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Healthy Gums Equal Healthy Babies
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