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Long-time Sufferers of GERD.
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If you have recently been diagnosed with chronic heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, you will be interested in learning how to prevent your symptoms, what foods can trigger heartburn and what medication is available.
Heartburn-free Recipes
Recipes that sufferers of chronic heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can enjoy.
Following the Research
Research is ongoing on how various lifestyle habits and physical conditions affect a patient with GERD. For example, the affects of smoking and being overweight on the symptoms of GERD.
Complications of untreated GERD
If GERD is untreated, it can be harmful; the constant acid reflux will irritate the lining of the esophagus, and complications can occur.
Surgical Options
With long-term GERD, complications may occur, and surgery may be the only option.
Prescription Drugs
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, that are used to treat heartburn and GERD. Here you will find a description of some of these.
