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- Symptoms of GERD (GER) in Children
- Children, and even infants, can suffer from heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease. What are the symptoms of gastro reflux in children?
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the fastest growing cancer in the western world. Major risk factors for this cancer are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus.
- Dining Out Guide for Heartburn Sufferers
- Just as at home, eating certain foods in restaurants can trigger heartburn. There are methods you can use to use to limit heartburn. These methods include food choices, knowing how the food is prepared, beverage selection, and portion sizes.
- Esophagitis
- Esophagitis is an inflammation and swelling of the esophagus. It is most often caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn).
- Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Most people will have mild and temporary heartburn if they eat too much acidic foods. But the persistent acid reflux that occurs with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is do to other factors. These factors are various conditions that include abnormal structural or biological factors.
- Complications of Long-Term GERD
- If GERD is untreated, it can be harmful; the constant acid reflux will irritate the lining of the esophagus, and complications can occur. What are these complications?
- Mechanisms of Acid Reflux
- There are three disturbances in the normal gastrointestinal (GI) function that can lead to GERD.
- Peptic Ulcers
- An ulcer is a sore or lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. Ulcers in the stomach are called gastric or stomach ulcers, and those in the duodenum are called duodenal ulcers, and both are usually referred to as peptic ulcers. Understanding the causes and symptoms of ulcers, and then getting a diagnosis and proper treatment, most people can find relief.
- Heartburn Myths
- There is inaccurate information that's widely accepted about what GERD is, what causes it, what triggers heartburn attacks and whether it's treatable. To be able to better take care of your health, and handle your GERD, read what some of these myths are, and find out what the truth is.
