Living Day to Day with Chronic Heartburn
By Sharon Gillson, About.com Guide to Heartburn / GERD
Tips and stategies for living with digestive disorders such as GERD, hiatal hernias, and peptic ulcers.
Living with GERD
If you have been diagnosed with acid reflux disease (GERD), you'll want to learn how to control the symptoms. The acid reflux disease will still be there, but you can alleviate and in many cases, prevent many of the symptoms.
- Knowing the Symptoms of GERD
- Know How GERD is Diagnosed
- Quick Ways to Prevent Heartburn
- Meal Planning Tips to Prevent Heartburn
Living With a Hiatal Hernia
Whether you suspect you have a hiatal hernia or you are newly diagnosed, you will want to know the symptoms, the causes, and the treatment of hiatal hernias.
- Knowing the Symptoms of a Hiatal Hernia
- Knowing What Causes a Hiatal Hernia
- Knowing How Hiatal Hernias Are Diagnosed
- Knowing How Hiatal Hernias Are Treated
- Hiatal Hernia Diet Tips
- Knowing What a Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Is
Living With a Peptic Ulcer
Whether you suspect you have a peptic ulcer or have already been diagnosed, you will want to know the symptoms, the causes, and the treatment of peptic ulcers.
- Knowing the Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers
- Knowing What Causes Peptic Ulcers
- Knowing How Peptic Ulcers Are Diagnosed
- Knowing How Peptic Ulcers Are Treated
- Knowing When Surgery is Needed for Peptic Ulcers
- Knowing the Complications of Peptic Ulcers
- Knowing Peptic Ulcer Warning Signs
- H. pylori and Peptic Ulcers
- Peptic Ulcer Diet
- Peptic Ulcers in Children
Personal Stories
Knowing that others suffer from the same conditions we are can go a long way in helping us cope. Below are a list of personal stories from individuals with heartburn-related conditions.
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- Concerns About Medications Used
- Medication May Cause Be Causing Heartburn
- When Medication Isn't Enough
- Hiatal Hernias and Globus Hystericus
- Living With Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
- Learning What to Eat After GERD Diagnosis
- Living With a Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Learning What Foods Trigger Heartburn
- Living With GERD and a Hiatal Hernia
- Using Lifestyle Modifications to Control Heartburn
- Paraesophageal Hernia and Fundoplication Surgery
- Living With Esophagitis
- GERD, Hiatal Hernia, and Medication That Doesn't Work
- Is Surgery Right For Me?
- Preventing Heartburn Through Diet
- GERD in the Elderly
Support Groups - Heartburn Forum
The Heartburn Forum is a great place to meet other people who suffer from chronic heartburn, exchange ideas on about treatment and lifestyle issues related to heartburn, post your concerns, or help others find an answer to their questions. Just sharing your experiences can help others. Join the discussion!
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Discussion
- Hiatal Hernia Discussion
- Peptic Ulcers Discussion
- Children and GERD
What You Need to Know
Knowing the symptoms of a disorder, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated can go a long ways in helping you cope with that disorder.
