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Heartburn / GERD Blog with Sharon Gillson March 2009 Archive

By Sharon Gillson, About.com Guide to Heartburn / GERD since 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

Saturday March 28, 2009
If you have questions about GERD, GERD complications, ulcers, or hiatal hernias, the following FAQs will probably give you the answers you want. GERD FAQ Hiatal Hernia FAQ Barrett's Esophagus FAQ Esophageal ... Read More

Heartburn Myth: "Nighttime heartburn sufferers must sleep sitting up."

Saturday March 21, 2009
A study conducted by the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia found that sleeping on you left side is the best way to avoid nighttime heartburn. Sleeping on your right side may ... Read More

Study Says Smoking Doesn't Increase Barrett's Esophagus Risk

Thursday March 19, 2009
A study conducted in the US suggests that smoking cigarettes is not a strong risk factor for the developing Barrett’s esophagus for most people. Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which ... Read More

Heartburn-Related Videos

Sunday March 15, 2009
As they say, a picture is worth a 1000 words. And a video is even better. About.com has a collection of videos that provide great visual information on heartburn-related conditions ... Read More

Heartburn - A Major Health Concern?

Friday March 13, 2009
For many people, an episode heartburn is just a harmless nuisance. It may be uncomfortable while it's happening, but nothing to worry about. Right? Chronic heartburn, especially if it isn't treated ... Read More

Special Risks with Nighttime Heartburn

Thursday March 12, 2009
Night or day, chronic heartburn / acid reflux can lead to damage of the esophagus. This damage can lead to Barrett's esophagus or narrowing of the esophagus (esophageal strictures). Barrett's ... Read More

Drinking Wine May Reduce the Risk of Barrett's Esophagus

Monday March 2, 2009
In a new study published in the March issue of Gastroenterology by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, findings may indicate that in drinking one glass of wine a day ... Read More
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