As to whether there is any definitive test to diagnose reflux disease, the gold standard for diagnosing reflux is a 24-hour pH monitor. The reason for that is that while an upper... Continue reading...
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Finding Child Care for a High-Needs Child (Part II)
Part I of this SharePost emphasized how difficult it can be to find quality childcare if you are a parent of a high-needs child and are ready to return to work. In this SharePost, I... Further reading...
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Reflux -- Better or Just New?
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Reflux -- Better or Just New?
"A chance to cut is a chance to cure" - This is an adage that surgeons have lived with for generations. But that may be changing. Surgeons at Ohio State...
"A chance to cut is a chance to cure" - This is an adage that surgeons have lived with for generations. But that may be changing. Surgeons at Ohio State...
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
1. I am on multiple medications. Can any of them be making my reflux symptoms worse? There are many ways that medication can worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. One way...
1. I am on multiple medications. Can any of them be making my reflux symptoms worse? There are many ways that medication can worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. One way...
Friday, January 25, 2008
Prevent Your Heartburn by Making Lifestyle Changes
Acid reflux disease, also known as GERD or Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, happens when the esophagus allows the contents of the stomach to back up toward the mouth. This makes it very painful and often a burning sensation occurs. If acid reflux disease is not treated as soon as possible, the esophagus can sustain permanent damage. There are certain medications that will help stop or relieve some of the discomfort caused by acid reflux disease. To get the best out of acid reflux treatment and medication, the afflicted individual needs to make lifestyle changes.
Loosing Weight
It is still not yet fully known why overweight and obese people have higher risk of developing acid reflux disease than people who maintain a normal weight. It has been found that people who are able to lose approximately 10% of their body weight experience a reduction in symptoms of acid reflux disease.
No Smoking or Drinking
Nicotine and alcohol tend to weaken the muscle ring known as the esophageal sphincter. The esophageal sphincter is a rim of muscle located at the bottom of the esophagus, which allows the food to go to the stomach. When this muscle ring gets weak, it does not close all the way and the contents of the stomach can rise back up. Alcohol also causes a higher production of stomach acid.
No Lying Down After Meals: The 45 Minutes Rule
The stomach fills up with acid right after eating to digest the food consumed. Lying down right after a meal will likely cause the acid to come back up from the stomach. Standing and sitting for about 45 minutes after eating helps to keep the stomach acid down.
Eating Smaller, More Frequent Meals
The more food eaten at a time, the more acid is produced in the stomach in order to digest it. Symptoms of acid reflux disease can be reduced by eating smaller meals more than three times a day.
No Tight Fitting Clothing
Tight clothing, especially those that are tight around the waist, can cause the food and acid to rise up. If the esophageal sphincter does not work the way it should, the food will come back up to the mouth.
Avoiding Fast Foods
Fast foods are very high in fat. High fat foods need to be avoided to help cure acid reflux disease. High fats cause more stomach acid to be produced, not to mention contribute to weight gain.
Following Doctor's Medication Prescriptions
Medication won't work if it is not taken how the doctor has prescribed it to be taken. If a doctor prescribes that acid medication be taken every day then it must be taken every day. Medication must be taken whether or not there are symptoms of acid reflux. Medications for acid reflux disease must be taken for the entire duration as prescribed by a doctor.
Check out our website for more information:
http://acid-reflux-tips.blogspot.com/2008/01/natural-cures-for-acid-reflux.html
Loosing Weight
It is still not yet fully known why overweight and obese people have higher risk of developing acid reflux disease than people who maintain a normal weight. It has been found that people who are able to lose approximately 10% of their body weight experience a reduction in symptoms of acid reflux disease.
No Smoking or Drinking
Nicotine and alcohol tend to weaken the muscle ring known as the esophageal sphincter. The esophageal sphincter is a rim of muscle located at the bottom of the esophagus, which allows the food to go to the stomach. When this muscle ring gets weak, it does not close all the way and the contents of the stomach can rise back up. Alcohol also causes a higher production of stomach acid.
No Lying Down After Meals: The 45 Minutes Rule
The stomach fills up with acid right after eating to digest the food consumed. Lying down right after a meal will likely cause the acid to come back up from the stomach. Standing and sitting for about 45 minutes after eating helps to keep the stomach acid down.
Eating Smaller, More Frequent Meals
The more food eaten at a time, the more acid is produced in the stomach in order to digest it. Symptoms of acid reflux disease can be reduced by eating smaller meals more than three times a day.
No Tight Fitting Clothing
Tight clothing, especially those that are tight around the waist, can cause the food and acid to rise up. If the esophageal sphincter does not work the way it should, the food will come back up to the mouth.
Avoiding Fast Foods
Fast foods are very high in fat. High fat foods need to be avoided to help cure acid reflux disease. High fats cause more stomach acid to be produced, not to mention contribute to weight gain.
Following Doctor's Medication Prescriptions
Medication won't work if it is not taken how the doctor has prescribed it to be taken. If a doctor prescribes that acid medication be taken every day then it must be taken every day. Medication must be taken whether or not there are symptoms of acid reflux. Medications for acid reflux disease must be taken for the entire duration as prescribed by a doctor.
Check out our website for more information:
http://acid-reflux-tips.blogspot.com/2008/01/natural-cures-for-acid-reflux.html
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?
Nighttime acid reflux, as well as atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD (cough, hoarseness, asthma-like symptoms) is associated with significant impairment of... Further reading...
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
Q: My wife is pregnant and she has been suffering from a lot of heartburn. Why is this happening and what can she do? A: Assure your wife that she is not alone! Heartburn occurs in... Complete news...
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Preparing for Your Child's Endoscopy
Preparing for Your Child's Endoscopy
Tomorrow (Wednesday), my 5-year-old son will undergo an upper endoscopy, which is an exploratory procedure that allows his doctor to look more closely at his esophagus. Our doctor is...
Tomorrow (Wednesday), my 5-year-old son will undergo an upper endoscopy, which is an exploratory procedure that allows his doctor to look more closely at his esophagus. Our doctor is...
Friday, January 18, 2008
Acid Reflux Treatment - Herbal Remedies
Alternative medicine was once an area regarded by many as pure quackery. Indeed "modern" medicine frequently dismissed any form of herbal or alternative medicine as nothing more than a joke. The mere concept of a modern doctor referring patients to an alternative medicine practitioner was unheard of.
How times have changed! The use of alternative medicine has become hugely popular over the last 10 - 15 years. The general public has tightly embraced many alternative therapies in a world filled with superbugs, avian flu and numerous other horrifying disease and afflictions. It's now becoming increasingly common for doctors to refer patients to aromatherapists and acupuncturists in combination with their own pharmaceutical treatments.
Do You Know What You Are Taking? People suffering from acid reflux are especially keen to find any possible cure for their condition - be it alternative or not. Have you ever taken any medication without checking the contraindications printed on the leaflet inside? Of course you have and so have I. It's sobering to actually sit there and read some of the potential side effects many such medications can have. This is equally true of tablets you may be taking to treat acid reflux.
Shutting Down The Digestive System For example some antacids interfere with vitamin and calcium absorption of the body which could lead to future problems with conditions like osteoporosis. Also unknown to many heartburn sufferers is that certain antacids reduce the discomfort of acid heartburn by shutting down the acidic secretions in the stomach. This does not cure the problem - it simply tops it from happening for a short while. Then take into account how some people react to medications. An antacid may be very effective on one person and totally ineffective on another. This will "force" people to try several different types and brands thereby exposing themselves to the danger of ingesting several different types of medication in a short space of time. Talk about a bad idea!
This is where alternative therapies come in. Normally one type of treatment will be enough to resolve the symptoms the sufferer is experiencing. A single tea concoction or capsule of herbs may be enough to alleviate all the patients problems. The basic logic behind this is that the fewer treatments or medications a patient has to take to cure one problem the better. Your body can only handle so many toxins or potential toxins at any one time.
Another reason people turn to alternative medicine is because of the chemicals used in the production of antacids. Here is a short list:
* Sodium Bicarbonate
* Magnesium Hydroxide
* Calcium Carbonate
* Aluminum Phosphate
All of these have the effect of helping to neutralize the hydrochloric acid in your stomach. Hydrochloric acid is necessary for the proper digestion of food. By reducing or disabling this acid your body will then be prompted to produce more acid to replace it - due to the effects of the antacids you just took. This can cause a condition called "acid rebound" whereby the body will wind up with far more stomach acid than it actually needs. It's a case of short term gain for long term discomfort - if that makes sense?
Are Herbal Medicines Effective? Herbal medicines are largely based on the faith of the practitioners and the users themselves. This faith should not be discounted - especially if the products do actually work. Alternative therapies rarely aim to cure acid reflux but rather to help the body be better able to deal with the condition. How? By strengthening the digestive system so that the affects of acid reflux either do not occur at all or are severely minimized.
So what form do herbal treatments take? You can expect them to be available in the form of tea, juice, capsules and food supplements which all herbal treatment suppliers will claim to be 100% safe. That being said it never does any harm to do a Google search on the ingredients to ensure that they are 100% safe and that there has been no negative web or newspaper reports on them.
Check out our website for more information:
http://www.illnesscuring.com/acid-reflux-natural-remedies
How times have changed! The use of alternative medicine has become hugely popular over the last 10 - 15 years. The general public has tightly embraced many alternative therapies in a world filled with superbugs, avian flu and numerous other horrifying disease and afflictions. It's now becoming increasingly common for doctors to refer patients to aromatherapists and acupuncturists in combination with their own pharmaceutical treatments.
Do You Know What You Are Taking? People suffering from acid reflux are especially keen to find any possible cure for their condition - be it alternative or not. Have you ever taken any medication without checking the contraindications printed on the leaflet inside? Of course you have and so have I. It's sobering to actually sit there and read some of the potential side effects many such medications can have. This is equally true of tablets you may be taking to treat acid reflux.
Shutting Down The Digestive System For example some antacids interfere with vitamin and calcium absorption of the body which could lead to future problems with conditions like osteoporosis. Also unknown to many heartburn sufferers is that certain antacids reduce the discomfort of acid heartburn by shutting down the acidic secretions in the stomach. This does not cure the problem - it simply tops it from happening for a short while. Then take into account how some people react to medications. An antacid may be very effective on one person and totally ineffective on another. This will "force" people to try several different types and brands thereby exposing themselves to the danger of ingesting several different types of medication in a short space of time. Talk about a bad idea!
This is where alternative therapies come in. Normally one type of treatment will be enough to resolve the symptoms the sufferer is experiencing. A single tea concoction or capsule of herbs may be enough to alleviate all the patients problems. The basic logic behind this is that the fewer treatments or medications a patient has to take to cure one problem the better. Your body can only handle so many toxins or potential toxins at any one time.
Another reason people turn to alternative medicine is because of the chemicals used in the production of antacids. Here is a short list:
* Sodium Bicarbonate
* Magnesium Hydroxide
* Calcium Carbonate
* Aluminum Phosphate
All of these have the effect of helping to neutralize the hydrochloric acid in your stomach. Hydrochloric acid is necessary for the proper digestion of food. By reducing or disabling this acid your body will then be prompted to produce more acid to replace it - due to the effects of the antacids you just took. This can cause a condition called "acid rebound" whereby the body will wind up with far more stomach acid than it actually needs. It's a case of short term gain for long term discomfort - if that makes sense?
Are Herbal Medicines Effective? Herbal medicines are largely based on the faith of the practitioners and the users themselves. This faith should not be discounted - especially if the products do actually work. Alternative therapies rarely aim to cure acid reflux but rather to help the body be better able to deal with the condition. How? By strengthening the digestive system so that the affects of acid reflux either do not occur at all or are severely minimized.
So what form do herbal treatments take? You can expect them to be available in the form of tea, juice, capsules and food supplements which all herbal treatment suppliers will claim to be 100% safe. That being said it never does any harm to do a Google search on the ingredients to ensure that they are 100% safe and that there has been no negative web or newspaper reports on them.
Check out our website for more information:
http://www.illnesscuring.com/acid-reflux-natural-remedies
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
1. I am on multiple medications. Can any of them be making my reflux symptoms worse? There are many ways that medication can worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. One way...
1. I am on multiple medications. Can any of them be making my reflux symptoms worse? There are many ways that medication can worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. One way...
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Why Blog About Reflux in Kids?
Why Blog About Reflux in Kids?
Dr. Bryan Vartabedian is joining us! AcidRefluxConnection.com is delighted to have him join our other excellent writers. Be sure to sign up for e-mail alerts, which will notify you...
Dr. Bryan Vartabedian is joining us! AcidRefluxConnection.com is delighted to have him join our other excellent writers. Be sure to sign up for e-mail alerts, which will notify you...
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Can Zantac deplete a man's sex drive? Find that out and more
1. Can Tagamet cause mouth sores? While there are many reported side effects of Tagamet, mouth sores is not one of them. The most common listed side effects are diarrhea, headache,... Further reading...
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Acid Reflux Disease: Sorting Of The Bullet Of Acid Reflux Named Pistol
Acid Reflux syndrome is gastro esophageal reflux disease that
is generally known as GERD. If not treated on time, Acid Reflux
disease can cause damage to the esophagus which can sometimes
escort up to esophageal cancer. When the acid moves up into the
esophagus the burning feeling you experience is actually causing
annoyance to the lining of the esophagus. People who have
unrelieved Acid Reflux will usually feel this frustration
because they never have a chance for it to heal. Continuous
irritation can lead to enduring injury.
Supplementary Disease Causing Acid Reflux Disease:
Various circumstances are supposed to contribute to Acid Reflux
disease. Scleroderma – an extraordinary disease which forms the
basis of freezing the muscles, tissue and other organs, is
responsible for spoiling the esophageal muscles. People
suffering from hiatal hernia usually complain of Acid Reflux
Disease. The illness hiatal hernia takes place when tummy fixes
itself to the esophagus, which changes the direction of
esophagus and hence generates the acid Reflux Disease.
This is typically illustrated as gastric acids from the stomach
which climb up into the esophagus. This causes blazing
consciousness in the chest which many people refer to as
heartburn. Many of the indications of heartburn Acid Reflux
Disease are dependable with gastro esophageal Reflux Disease,
GERD, and many necessitate remedial concentration to locate.
Barrier to Acid Reflux Disease:
When food comes into the stomach, it gets ahead of the
esophageal sphincter. The esophageal sphincter then closes
permit for absorption to take place. Sometimes, certain foods
and conditions can cause the esophageal sphincter to weaken or
pressure pushes it open. When this occurs, the stuffing of the
stomach or stomach juices are able to go up through the
esophageal sphincter. These are the true causes of Acid Reflux
Disease.
This is often expressed as gastric acids from the stomach which
travels to the esophagus. This causes a smoldering commotion in
the chest which many people refer to as heartburn. There are
people who suffers from Acid Reflux Disease on instance when
they eat rather that really disagrees with them. In these cases,
there are over the counter prescription that can provide the
preferred Acid Reflux Disease. These are often in the variety of
chewable tablets or liquid that applied as it is swallowed.
Either of these options is right for those people who
irregularly need acid reflux relief.
Acid Reflux Disease when reaches to the lungs could cause
pneumonia. The patient must go to the doctor immediately after a
regular coughing, which are its symptoms. Worse situation may
also occur if not treated on time. Avoid carelessness and
prepare yourself to take proper medication and care of yourself.
One should also make it point to have the meals at least 1-2
hours before sleeping. This will aid in digestion. Similarly one
should not lie down or sleep immediately after having a meal.
Also pay attention to the quantity of food eaten by you. Try
having six small meals instead of three big meals. This will
give the stomach some time for digestion. Also try to avoid
bending or undergoing vigorous exercise after having a meal.
About The Author: You can also find more info on
http://www.treatacidreflux.org/treatment/Surgeries_for_acid_reflux.html
on acid reflux surgery and
http://www.treatacidreflux.org/symptoms/Acid_reflux_meanings_and_causes.html
on causes of acid reflux.
is generally known as GERD. If not treated on time, Acid Reflux
disease can cause damage to the esophagus which can sometimes
escort up to esophageal cancer. When the acid moves up into the
esophagus the burning feeling you experience is actually causing
annoyance to the lining of the esophagus. People who have
unrelieved Acid Reflux will usually feel this frustration
because they never have a chance for it to heal. Continuous
irritation can lead to enduring injury.
Supplementary Disease Causing Acid Reflux Disease:
Various circumstances are supposed to contribute to Acid Reflux
disease. Scleroderma – an extraordinary disease which forms the
basis of freezing the muscles, tissue and other organs, is
responsible for spoiling the esophageal muscles. People
suffering from hiatal hernia usually complain of Acid Reflux
Disease. The illness hiatal hernia takes place when tummy fixes
itself to the esophagus, which changes the direction of
esophagus and hence generates the acid Reflux Disease.
This is typically illustrated as gastric acids from the stomach
which climb up into the esophagus. This causes blazing
consciousness in the chest which many people refer to as
heartburn. Many of the indications of heartburn Acid Reflux
Disease are dependable with gastro esophageal Reflux Disease,
GERD, and many necessitate remedial concentration to locate.
Barrier to Acid Reflux Disease:
When food comes into the stomach, it gets ahead of the
esophageal sphincter. The esophageal sphincter then closes
permit for absorption to take place. Sometimes, certain foods
and conditions can cause the esophageal sphincter to weaken or
pressure pushes it open. When this occurs, the stuffing of the
stomach or stomach juices are able to go up through the
esophageal sphincter. These are the true causes of Acid Reflux
Disease.
This is often expressed as gastric acids from the stomach which
travels to the esophagus. This causes a smoldering commotion in
the chest which many people refer to as heartburn. There are
people who suffers from Acid Reflux Disease on instance when
they eat rather that really disagrees with them. In these cases,
there are over the counter prescription that can provide the
preferred Acid Reflux Disease. These are often in the variety of
chewable tablets or liquid that applied as it is swallowed.
Either of these options is right for those people who
irregularly need acid reflux relief.
Acid Reflux Disease when reaches to the lungs could cause
pneumonia. The patient must go to the doctor immediately after a
regular coughing, which are its symptoms. Worse situation may
also occur if not treated on time. Avoid carelessness and
prepare yourself to take proper medication and care of yourself.
One should also make it point to have the meals at least 1-2
hours before sleeping. This will aid in digestion. Similarly one
should not lie down or sleep immediately after having a meal.
Also pay attention to the quantity of food eaten by you. Try
having six small meals instead of three big meals. This will
give the stomach some time for digestion. Also try to avoid
bending or undergoing vigorous exercise after having a meal.
About The Author: You can also find more info on
http://www.treataci
on acid reflux surgery and
http://www.treataci
on causes of acid reflux.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
Q:Is acid reflux caused by (or does it cause) other digestive conditions such as colon problems, IBS, colitis, duodenitis, celiac disease or Crohn's disease? A: Many things... Continue reading...
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Can Zantac deplete a man's sex drive? Find that out and more
Can Zantac deplete a man's sex drive? Find that out and more
1. Can Tagamet cause mouth sores? While there are many reported side effects of Tagamet, mouth sores is not one of them. The most common listed side effects are diarrhea, headache,...
1. Can Tagamet cause mouth sores? While there are many reported side effects of Tagamet, mouth sores is not one of them. The most common listed side effects are diarrhea, headache,...
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
Dr. Todd Eisner answers some questions readers have posted in the last few weeks. Find new information on natural remedies for heartburn, common reactions to GERD drugs and what coughing up... Complete news...
Monday, January 7, 2008
Severe Gerd Symptoms
Acid reflux disease, also known as GERD (Gastroesophageal
reflux disease) is a spilling of gastric contents up into the
esophagus. In the early stages of this disease, it can cause
heartburn. However, if not treated, severe GERD symptoms will
begin to rear their ugly heads. In addition, these severe GERD
symptoms can and do lead to esophageal cancer. Therefore, if
possible, it is best to be treated for any heartburn that occurs
more than once a week. By doing this, you are then able to
prevent severe GERD symptoms.
Severe GERD Symptoms:
1. Barrett's esophagus-GERD can eventually lead to what is
known as Barrett's esophagus. This is the most severe of GERD
symptoms. Barrett's esophagus is the result of years of the
effects of stomach acid, which is as strong as battery acid.
While the stomach is able to tolerate this strong acid, the
esophagus is not. The only way to diagnose this severe GERD
symptom is to have an EGD, a test in which the Doctor looks at
the esophagus through an endoscope. This leads to inflammation,
and extreme cell damage. Because of this cell damage, the cells
mutate and become cancerous. It also must be related that
cancer caused by this severe GERD symptom leads to death in
about 85% of those who get it.
2. Regurgitation - is another severe GERD symptom. This
occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach not only enter
the esophagus but back flows up into the mouth. This can
especially happen when you lay down. This severe GERD symptom
can lead to other severe GERD symptoms such as chronic coughing,
and choking.
3. Hoarseness is a further severe GERD symptom. This severe
GERD symptom is caused by the damage to the vocal cords by
frequent acid reflux into the mouth (regurgitation).
4. This also causes nausea and vomiting after meals, which are
also severe GERD symptoms.
These are the severe GERD symptoms that you must be aware of
when you have heartburn.
Medications for heartburn relieve the pain in the beginning of
GERD. However, it is important to get periodic check-ups of
your esophagus if you continue to have heartburn for several
months, especially if the heartburn is more than twice a week
and you are over the age of 50. This is especially important
for white men because they are most likely to have severe GERD
symptoms such as Barrett's esophagus.
Much discussion has occurred regarding Barrett's esophagus and
how to treat this severe GERD symptom. There are those who
suggest watching it and hoping it does not turn cancerous,
because it often does not. Then there are those who want to
attempt to use new technologies to treat this potentially fatal
severe GERD symptom before it turns cancerous.
Acid reflux disease can cause several severe GERD symptoms,
which can be uncomfortable, or become potentially fatal.
Therefore, it is very important to get proper treatment for acid
reflux disease to prevent these potentially fatal severe GERD
symptoms.
About The Author: Thomas D. Houser Do you suffer from acid
reflux? Let us provide tips on how to reduce your symptoms.
http://www.acidcurereflux.com/
reflux disease) is a spilling of gastric contents up into the
esophagus. In the early stages of this disease, it can cause
heartburn. However, if not treated, severe GERD symptoms will
begin to rear their ugly heads. In addition, these severe GERD
symptoms can and do lead to esophageal cancer. Therefore, if
possible, it is best to be treated for any heartburn that occurs
more than once a week. By doing this, you are then able to
prevent severe GERD symptoms.
Severe GERD Symptoms:
1. Barrett's esophagus-GERD can eventually lead to what is
known as Barrett's esophagus. This is the most severe of GERD
symptoms. Barrett's esophagus is the result of years of the
effects of stomach acid, which is as strong as battery acid.
While the stomach is able to tolerate this strong acid, the
esophagus is not. The only way to diagnose this severe GERD
symptom is to have an EGD, a test in which the Doctor looks at
the esophagus through an endoscope. This leads to inflammation,
and extreme cell damage. Because of this cell damage, the cells
mutate and become cancerous. It also must be related that
cancer caused by this severe GERD symptom leads to death in
about 85% of those who get it.
2. Regurgitation - is another severe GERD symptom. This
occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach not only enter
the esophagus but back flows up into the mouth. This can
especially happen when you lay down. This severe GERD symptom
can lead to other severe GERD symptoms such as chronic coughing,
and choking.
3. Hoarseness is a further severe GERD symptom. This severe
GERD symptom is caused by the damage to the vocal cords by
frequent acid reflux into the mouth (regurgitation)
4. This also causes nausea and vomiting after meals, which are
also severe GERD symptoms.
These are the severe GERD symptoms that you must be aware of
when you have heartburn.
Medications for heartburn relieve the pain in the beginning of
GERD. However, it is important to get periodic check-ups of
your esophagus if you continue to have heartburn for several
months, especially if the heartburn is more than twice a week
and you are over the age of 50. This is especially important
for white men because they are most likely to have severe GERD
symptoms such as Barrett's esophagus.
Much discussion has occurred regarding Barrett's esophagus and
how to treat this severe GERD symptom. There are those who
suggest watching it and hoping it does not turn cancerous,
because it often does not. Then there are those who want to
attempt to use new technologies to treat this potentially fatal
severe GERD symptom before it turns cancerous.
Acid reflux disease can cause several severe GERD symptoms,
which can be uncomfortable, or become potentially fatal.
Therefore, it is very important to get proper treatment for acid
reflux disease to prevent these potentially fatal severe GERD
symptoms.
About The Author: Thomas D. Houser Do you suffer from acid
reflux? Let us provide tips on how to reduce your symptoms.
http://www.acidcure
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: An acid reflux look-alike?
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (or EE) was a hot topic at a gastroenterology conference I attended recently. EE is a chronic condition causing inflammation of the esophagus and appears to be on... Further reading...
Friday, January 4, 2008
New Year’s Resolution for Reflux Moms
New Year’s Resolution for Reflux Moms
Now that you have survived the holidays, it is time to look ahead to the New Year. If you are like me, you are too exhausted to stay up late and watch the ball drop in Times Square! There...
Now that you have survived the holidays, it is time to look ahead to the New Year. If you are like me, you are too exhausted to stay up late and watch the ball drop in Times Square! There...
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
1. I am on multiple medications. Can any of them be making my reflux symptoms worse? There are many ways that medication can worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. One way... Continue reading...
Natural Indigestion Treatment For Acid Reflux Sufferers
Prescription medications can work well for acid reflux, but
they are not for everyone, either due to side effects, cost or
because of a reluctance to take medications long term. While
modifying your diet and adapting your sleeping position can be
very helpful steps in keeping this condition under control,
there are times when they might not be enough. When that is the
case, some turn to natural forms of indigestion treatment to see
if they can help keep acid reflux symptoms and pain at bay.
One of the best natural types of indigestion treatments is a
modification of lifestyle. If you are overweight, losing just
ten percent of your body weight can help. Many acid reflux
sufferers report a significant improvement and even elimination
of symptoms simply by losing excess weight. It is thought that
being overweight places pressure on the stomach, especially when
lying down, which forces the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (the
muscle at the top of the stomach) open, allowing acid and
stomach contents to easily reflux into the esophagus.
Smoking is another lifestyle factor that can actively encourage
acid reflux symptoms. Smoking relaxes the LES and slows down
digestion speed, meaning that food sits in the stomach for
longer, promoting the likelihood of acid reflux to occur.
A third lifestyle factor is alcohol consumption. Alcohol is bad
for acid reflux for a number of reasons. It relaxes the LES,
encourages stomach acid production and can lead to indigestion.
If you're suffering with acid reflux it is best to avoid all
alcohol, especially the carbonated drinks. However, if you do
want to have a drink keep the quantity small and make sure you
have plenty of water alongside it.
Modifying diet was mentioned at the beginning of this article
as being a beneficial way of controlling acid reflux. Along with
what you eat, it is just as important to be aware of when you
eat and in what quantities. Eating smaller meals more often
throughout the day is the best approach. The traditional large 3
meals a day we're all used to is not good for acid reflux
sufferers. Large meals place the stomach under stress and will
often trigger symptoms to flare. Also, be aware of when you eat
and try to make the last meal of the day 3 hours before your
retire to bed at night so foods have been digested and moved out
of the stomach.
For some people a natural indigestion treatment that works well
is probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria that are naturally
present in your stomach that aid digestion. Should these get out
of kilter, you can have problems with digestion. Probiotics are
available in food or supplement form that helps aid digestion
and keep your system moving. Having sufficient quantities of
probiotics can cut down on the amount of acid your stomach has
to make, lessening your chance of developing problems with
indigestion and acid reflux. As an added benefit, Probiotics
also help boost your immune system too.
Other natural indigestion remedies can be found in the home.
Ginger has long been used as a digestive aid and to reduce
nausea. Ginger can be taken as tea, either using tea bags or
steeping shavings of fresh, peeled ginger root You can also find
it in capsule form or as a syrup. Ginger seems to absorb or
neutralize acid in your stomach, and also has a calming affect.
Should you wish to try any type of natural indigestion
treatment, it is advisable to consult with your doctor to be
sure they are safe and that they will not adversely react with
any type of medication you may be taking.
About The Author: Grab your free copy of Kathryn Whittaker's
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they are not for everyone, either due to side effects, cost or
because of a reluctance to take medications long term. While
modifying your diet and adapting your sleeping position can be
very helpful steps in keeping this condition under control,
there are times when they might not be enough. When that is the
case, some turn to natural forms of indigestion treatment to see
if they can help keep acid reflux symptoms and pain at bay.
One of the best natural types of indigestion treatments is a
modification of lifestyle. If you are overweight, losing just
ten percent of your body weight can help. Many acid reflux
sufferers report a significant improvement and even elimination
of symptoms simply by losing excess weight. It is thought that
being overweight places pressure on the stomach, especially when
lying down, which forces the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (the
muscle at the top of the stomach) open, allowing acid and
stomach contents to easily reflux into the esophagus.
Smoking is another lifestyle factor that can actively encourage
acid reflux symptoms. Smoking relaxes the LES and slows down
digestion speed, meaning that food sits in the stomach for
longer, promoting the likelihood of acid reflux to occur.
A third lifestyle factor is alcohol consumption. Alcohol is bad
for acid reflux for a number of reasons. It relaxes the LES,
encourages stomach acid production and can lead to indigestion.
If you're suffering with acid reflux it is best to avoid all
alcohol, especially the carbonated drinks. However, if you do
want to have a drink keep the quantity small and make sure you
have plenty of water alongside it.
Modifying diet was mentioned at the beginning of this article
as being a beneficial way of controlling acid reflux. Along with
what you eat, it is just as important to be aware of when you
eat and in what quantities. Eating smaller meals more often
throughout the day is the best approach. The traditional large 3
meals a day we're all used to is not good for acid reflux
sufferers. Large meals place the stomach under stress and will
often trigger symptoms to flare. Also, be aware of when you eat
and try to make the last meal of the day 3 hours before your
retire to bed at night so foods have been digested and moved out
of the stomach.
For some people a natural indigestion treatment that works well
is probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria that are naturally
present in your stomach that aid digestion. Should these get out
of kilter, you can have problems with digestion. Probiotics are
available in food or supplement form that helps aid digestion
and keep your system moving. Having sufficient quantities of
probiotics can cut down on the amount of acid your stomach has
to make, lessening your chance of developing problems with
indigestion and acid reflux. As an added benefit, Probiotics
also help boost your immune system too.
Other natural indigestion remedies can be found in the home.
Ginger has long been used as a digestive aid and to reduce
nausea. Ginger can be taken as tea, either using tea bags or
steeping shavings of fresh, peeled ginger root You can also find
it in capsule form or as a syrup. Ginger seems to absorb or
neutralize acid in your stomach, and also has a calming affect.
Should you wish to try any type of natural indigestion
treatment, it is advisable to consult with your doctor to be
sure they are safe and that they will not adversely react with
any type of medication you may be taking.
About The Author: Grab your free copy of Kathryn Whittaker's
brand new Acid Reflux & GERD Newsletter here
http://www.naturall
overflowing with easy to implement methods to help you combat
Acid Reflux and GERD.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Five Signs of Childhood Acid Reflux That You May Overlook
Five Signs of Childhood Acid Reflux That You May Overlook
The younger your child, the harder it may be to recognize the signs of acid reflux. Here are five common signs that can be an indication of acid reflux: 1. Dental Enamel Loss When...
The younger your child, the harder it may be to recognize the signs of acid reflux. Here are five common signs that can be an indication of acid reflux: 1. Dental Enamel Loss When...
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