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Heartburn / GERD Blog with Sharon Gillson July 2009 Archive

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

Do You Have Barrett's Esophagus?

Wednesday July 29, 2009
Barrett's esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged. This damage occurs when parts of the esophageal lining are repeatedly exposed to stomach acid, and ... Read More

What symptoms led you to your hiatal hernia diagnosis?

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Many individuals never experience symptoms before they find out they have a hiatal hernia. Other individuals visit their doctor with chronic heartburn that isn't relieved with over-the-counter antacids and learn ... Read More

How Do You Deal With Nighttime Heartburn?

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Nearly eight in 10 heartburn sufferers experience symptoms at night. But staying up all night to fend off heartburn isn't practical. Share your tips on getting through the night -- ... Read More

Heartburn Forum

Tuesday July 14, 2009
About's Heartburn forum is the place where you can ask questions, express your opinion, and spread relevant information. Start a discussion! Some of the topic folders you will find on ... Read More

Meal Planning Tips to Prevent Heartburn

Tuesday July 7, 2009
One of the leading triggers of heartburn is the food we eat. Since we all have to eat, we need ways to prevent food from triggering our heartburn. This involves ... Read More

PPIs May Induce Reflux Symptoms & Become Addictive

Wednesday July 1, 2009
According to a new study, published in the Journal of Gastroenterology, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can become addictive, and may even induce the symptoms that they were designed to treat. Christina ... Read More
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