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Home - Facts About Acid Reflux Treatment
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Acid Reflux Disease Symptoms: Knowing your Body
Acid Reflux in Baby: Keeping Your Baby Protected
Acid Reflux Medication: Keeping Heartburn at Bay
Avoid Food/Beverages That Cause Acid Reflux, Change Your Lifestyle
Be Aware of Acid Reflux by Learning its Symptoms
Heal Your Heartburn Through Acid Reflux Diet
Heal yourself from acid reflux, find an effective natural remedy
Heartburn-the principal sign of acid reflux disease, causes and cares
How acid reflux disease could be diagnosed and treated among infants
Keeping Pregnant Women Away From Acid Reflux Dilemma
Magnifying Acid Reflux
Overlooking Acid Reflux Disease in Children
Pillows and Positional Therapy as Immediate Remedy for Acid Reflux
Prevent and Treat Heartburn or Acid Reflux
Simple Ways to Stop Acid Reflux
Sore Throat Set off by Acid Reflux
Symptoms and Natural Cure for Acid Reflux
The Foods to Avoid that Causes Acid Reflux
The Relationship Between Asthma and Acid Reflux
The Right and Effective Home Remedy for Acid Reflux
The Two Most Common Acid Reflux Surgery with Quick Recovery
Using Acid Reflux Medicine to Get Rid of the Annoying Heartburns
What cause acid reflux disease, its symptoms and treatments
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Acid Reflux and Heartburn - Are You Suffering?
Does your morning coffee cause you pain? Are you frustrated when
a night out dining with friends ends in discomfort instead of
relaxed conversation? Do you carry antacids with you every day?
Heartburn is more than just a nuisance. It can detract from
enjoying a meal, force you to change your routine and hang over
your every decision - what to eat, what to drink, when to lay
down.
What is this monkey on your back and how can you find relief?
WHAT CAUSES HEARTBURN?
Heartburn occurs when the acid content of the stomach makes its
way back into the esophagus. A burning sensation and even a
bitter taste are experienced by heartburn sufferers.
If you are suffering more than twice a week you may have acid
reflux disease - also known as GERD. Why is this important?
Not all heartburn is caused by GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux
disease). Occasional heartburn can be caused by a variety of
factors but if you have regular episodes there are things you
can do to help.
WHAT CAN I DO?
If you have regular heartburn the first thing you should do is
stay away from regular use of antacids. Antacids can relieve the
pain of occasional heartburn, but because they are designed to
neutralize the acids in your stomach they can cause the stomach
to create MORE acid - a cycle called 'acid rebound'. Some
medications can also cause diarrhea or constipation or even
increase the risk of food poisoning by inhibiting the growth of
good bacteria.
Watch out for trigger foods such as caffeine, alcohol, citrus,
chocolate, minty, spicy or tomato-based foods as well as fatty
or fried foods, onions or garlic.
Being overweight or smoking also increases the risk of GERD and
lifestyle changes may help to control the symptoms.
Activities such as lying down after a meal, bending forward,
lifting heavy items or eating large meals can bring acid reflux
on. Avoiding these activities after a meal, eating smaller
portions and raising the head of your bed several inches may
help.
Some natural products such as orange peel extract are being
researched for their abilities to curb heartburn.
WHO IS AT RISK?
Anyone. But it should be noted that pregnant women, children,
overweight individuals and smokers are all likely candidates.
Young babies have immature digestive systems. National Digestive
Diseases (NDDIC) says that most children outgrow GERD by the
time they are one year old. However, because the symptoms are
painful precautions like frequent burping and keeping the infant
upright for 30 minutes after eating can reduce the occurrence.
Older children may have to take similar precautions in diet and
activity as adults. You should always consult your doctor when
you suspect GERD to avoid future complications.
Being overweight or pregnant increases the pressure in the
abdomen. 25% of pregnant women experience heartburn at some time
during their pregnancy.
If you suspect GERD it is important to contact your doctor as
there can be harmful side effects of persistent heartburn
including scaring of the esophagus, asthma, erosion of the teeth
and even increased risk of esophageal cancer. Frequent,
persistent heartburn can also be a symptom of other serious
conditions and should be checked on by a professional.
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