Posted on Nov 13, 2008 under Acid Reflux |
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One of the easiest treatments for GERD is referred to as life-style changes, a combination of numerous changes in habit, particularly related to eating.
Reflux of acid is more injurious at night than during the day. At night, when people are lying down, it is easier for reflux to crop up. It is easier because gravity is not opposing the reflux, as it does in the upright position during the day.
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Posted on Nov 11, 2008 under Acid Reflux |

Generally a description of your symptoms will be all your doctor needs to set up the diagnosis of heartburn. However, if your symptoms are particularly critical or don’t react to treatment, you may need to go through other tests to check for GERD and other conditions:
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Posted on Nov 06, 2008 under Acid Reflux |

Those circumstances that may cause trouble with digestion may enhance the risk of GERD. These include:
- Obesity - Over weight puts extra pressure on your stomach and diaphragm — the large muscle that separates your chest and abdomen forcing upon the lower esophageal sphincter and letting stomach acids to back up into your esophagus. Eating very large meals or meals high in fat may cause alike effects.
- Hiatal hernia - In this situation, part of your stomach stick out into your lower chest. If the protrusion is large, a hiatal hernia can deteriorate heartburn by further weakening the lower esophageal sphincter muscle.
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Posted on Nov 04, 2008 under Acid Reflux |

As you know that, “GERD” or “Gastroesophageal Reflux” is more than the chronic heartburn condition. GERD is describe as a condition in which stomach acid or, occasionally, bile flows back (refluxes) into your food pipe (esophagus).
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Posted on Oct 31, 2008 under Acid Reflux |

It is not yet clear that what the exact cause of Gastroesophageal Reflux is. Various factors which make the reflux worse by weaken or relax the lower esophageal sphincter include:
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Posted on Oct 24, 2008 under Acid Reflux |

GERD stands for Gastro esophageal reflux sickness or acid reflux. It is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates, backs up or refluxes into the esophagus. GERD has three major symptoms which include heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea.
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Posted on Oct 07, 2008 under Acid Reflux |

Gastro esophageal reflux sickness is usually referred to as GERD or acid reflux which is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up or refluxes) into the esophagus. The liquid can provoke and smash up the lining of the esophagus even though noticeable signs of inflammation occur in a minority of patients.
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