Acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) occurs when the liquid that is in the stomach backs up into the esophagus. This is usually a condition which persists throughout the life of the individual. Because the acid backs up into the esophagus, the esophagus may be damaged.
Acid reflux (GERD) can have many causes. [...]
Hello, My name is Reggie and I suffer from acid reflux, also known as G.E.R.D., which stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.I was offically diagnosed with it when I was in my mid 20’s, but was suffering from it long before that. Around my mid-teens, it seemed that I was constantly getting heartburn if I ate [...]
Acid Reflux ? also known as Heartburn - is caused when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus, causing an uncomfortable burning sensation.
Almost everyone experiences heartburn at some point in their life. However if these symptoms occur more than two days a week for several months, a person may have Acid Reflux [...]
A number of conditions are believed to cause GERD. Different conditions may be active in different individuals, or even the same individual at different times. Chief among these are:
Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES)
The esophagus is a muscular tube extending from the lower part of the throat to the stomach. At its lower-most end, where it joins [...]
Life style changes
Several changes in lifestyle, related to individuals? habits are recommended.
As mentioned before, reflux is more troublesome at night when the individual is lying down. Relief can be provided by elevating the patient?s upper body at night. This can be done by putting blocks under the bed?s feet on the head side. Also, reflux [...]
Heartburn is the common name for GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Here we are going to give you some advice to prevent heartburn (GERD) and relieve the symptoms of this unpleasant condition.
Why Does Heartburn Occur?
GERD, occurs when enzymes and stomach acid escape the stomach and rise into the esophagus.
Unlike the stomach, which is protected by [...]
Heartburn is a condition that causes severe a pain and discomfort. The condition is also known as Reflux Oesophagus. This is caused when the acid from the stomach is pushed back into the gullet or Oesophagus. The gullet is not capable of withstanding acid and this in turn causes pain and discomfort in us, which [...]
Heartburn
Nerve fibers in the esophagus get stimulated when there is a backward movement of acid from the stomach to the esophagus, popularly known as acid reflux. The most common result of this phenomenon is heartburn, a pain that most patients of GERD have experienced. It is like a burning in the center of the chest, [...]
Although GERD is a life-long condition, it is possible to live comfortably in spite of it. It only requires a little effort and persistence on the part of the patient. It is very important not to ignore it. If diagnosed and treated early, its symptoms will cause minimal discomfort. Sometimes symptoms can even be eliminated [...]
Gastroesophageal (pronounced: gas-tro-ih-sah-fuh-jee-ul) reflux disease is a condition in which acid from the stomach regurgitates or refluxes into the esophagus. (The muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach is called the esophagus). Simply put, in this disorder, liquid from the stomach starts to flow backwards into the esophagus. This liquid contains acid and [...]
