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Does Smoking Cause Bright's Disease?
Causes
Anyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including biological or structural problems.
Malfunction of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Muscles
The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus, and is essential for...
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Smoking is a starting point for COPD, stroke, lung cancer, heart...
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Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?
I have been experiencing a lot of acid reflux of late. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I've been smoking... Read more »
What Smoking CAN'T Cause
I've discovered that smoking does NOT cause good judgment. I used to think it caused good judgment, but why would I be smoking if that... Read more »
What Causes Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
If you find yourself on the receiving end of this question, the answer is both simple and complex. The simple answer is this: no one knows... Read more »
The Real Causes of Heart Disease
Sure, you've heard about high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and sedentary lifestyle. Anyone who reads magazines or newspapers, or watches... Read more »
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Smoking is a Major Risk Factor for Vascular Disease
The impact of smoking on cancer has been widely promoted, but its relationship to vascular disease is less known by the public. Veins and arteries... Read more »
Rheumatic disease, smoking linked to atherosclerosis
Researchers say that smoking and inflammatory rheumatic disease may cause inflammation in the heart's aorta, which can lead to atherosclerosis. In a... Read more »
Carotid Artery Disease
Baby boomers and seniors can take steps to reduce their chances of having a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Strokes occur in... Read more »
What is Coronary Heart Disease?
How It HappensThe heart pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients throughout the entire body by way of a network of arteries. The heart... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesCigarette smoke accounts for more than 80% of chronic obstructive lung disease cases in the U.S. It contains irritants that inflame the air... Read more »
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