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Talking To Your Doctor About Your Heartburn

Just about everyone has suffered from heartburn at least once, and is more of a nuisance than any real problem. But when does heartburn signal something more serious, and when should you talk to the doctor?

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is a disorder that causes one or more tumors to form in the pancreas or the upper part of the small intestine called the duodenum.

Achalasia

Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that affects the esophagus' ability to move food toward the stomach. Also, the valve from the esophagus to the stomach (lower esophageal sphincter or LES) does not relax enough during swallowing to allow food to enter the stomach.

Dexilant

Dexilant is a proton pump inhibitor that is prescribed to treat GERD and erosive esophagitis. Lean about special precautions and side effects for this medication.

Heartburn Fast Facts

Did you know appropriately 60 million adult American suffer from heartburn at least once a month, and about 25 million adult American suffer from heartburn daily? Learn about other facts about heartburn.

Preventing Heartburn at Holiday Parties

The holidays, like Christmas and New Year's Eve, are filled with feasts and festivities -- and sometimes heartburn, too. Know what you can do to avoid holiday heartburn.

GERD Fast Facts

Did you know that heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD? Did you kow that millions of Americans suffer from GERD? What can trigger GERD symptoms? Learn the facts about GERD.

Medications That May Cause Heartburn

While we most often think of certain foods as causing heartburn, there are also some medications that may cause heartburn. This is a result of relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), irritating the esophagus, or slowing stomach-emptying.

Side Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors

PPI’s as a class of medicine are very safe, work the same way, are roughly interchangeable, and only rarely cause severe side effects.

Share Your Heartburn-Friendly Recipes

Share your favorite heartburn-friendly recipes in any of these categories.

10 Most Frequent Causes of Heartburn

There are several causes of heartburn / acid reflux. There are several that are the most frequent causes of heartburn. Finding out what these are can help you make changes in your lifestyle and habit so you can prevent the acid reflux from happening.

H2 Blockers

H2 blockers, also called H2 receptor antagonists, are medicines used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD.)

Fundoplication Surgery

Fundoplication is surgery that is performed in an effort to reduce heartburn that is caused by acid reflux. It is the standard surgical treatment for GERD.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Doctors prescribe Proton Pump Inhibitors to treat people with GERD, ulcers of the stomach or intestine, or other digestive disorders that may cause excess stomach acid. Learn more about what they are, how they, work, and what they are used for.

Heartburn and Stress

Many people believe stress causes heartburn. But is this really true? And if you have heartburn and stress together, what can be done to alleviate both?

Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia

A paraesophageal hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach is squeezed up into the chest beside the esophagus, and remains in the chest at all times. With this type of hernia, complications can occur.

Hiatal Hernias

Learn what a hiatal hernia is, the symptoms, treatment, and possible complications.

What Causes Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding

Bleeding in the digestive tract isn't a disease but is a symptom of a disease. Bleeding can occur as the result of a number of different conditions, and may be either acute or chronic. Some instances of bleeding are life threatening. Learn what causes bleeding in the digestive tract.

What You Need to Know About Peptic Ulcers

There are many things you should know about peptic ulcers. This includes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Living With Peptic Ulcers

You've been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. Your doctor will have provided you with a treatment plan which will include antibiotics or lifestyle modifications, or both. In the majority of cases, a peptic ulcer will heal in time with proper treatment.

Foods That Can Worsen Heartburn

While food isn't always the cause of heartburn, for many individuals, some of the foods they eat will worsen their heartburn. Here is a list of foods most likely to worsen your heartburn.

Barrett's Esophagus

Heartburn that is severe or occurs frequently over a long period of time is a characteristic of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). If GERD is untreated, it can be harmful; the constant acid reflux will irritate the lining of the esophagus, and complications can occur. One of these complication is Barrett's esophagus. What is this?

Do you know how to prevent heartburn?

Heartburn episodes can be reduced, and in some cases prevented from occurring, by making some lifestyle changes, and following a few tips. Do you know how to prevent heartburn? This quiz will help test your knowledge on heartburn prevention. It will also explain along the way what steps you can take to prevent heartburn.

Acid Reflux Diet - Safe Foods

Acid Reflux Diet: Foods With Little Risk of Causing Acid Reflux on an Acid Reflux Diet. This chart may help you see what foods have little risk of causing heartburn.

How are gallstones diagnosed?

Many gallstones are discovered by accident during tests for other problems. When gallstones are suspected to be the cause of symptoms, though, the doctor is able to make use of several tests to determine if gallstones are present.