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What You Need to Know About Acid Reflux Disease and GERD
Whether you suspect you have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (also referred to as acid reflux disease) or you are newly diagnosed, you will want to know the symptoms, the causes, and the treatment of GERD.
Complications of Long-Term GERD
If gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD - also referred to as acid reflux disease) is not treated effectively, the constant acid reflux can irritate the lining of hte esophagus, and serious complication can occur.
What Causes Acid Reflux - GERD?
Millions of adults have heartburn on a daily basis. Anyone can suffer from mild and occasional heartburn if they overeat acidic foods. This is especially true if they take a nap or bend over after eating a high fat, acidic meal. If they, however, suffer from chronic heartburn that occurs two or more times a week, they may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD can be due to various conditions, including abnormal biologic or structural factors.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD - What is Acid Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux disease, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus.
Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The term refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (refractory GERD) describes those patients who continue to have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux despite standard treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Nonerosive Reflux Disease - NERD
For some patients, GERD can cause erosive esophagitis, a condition that causes inflammation, swelling, or irritation of the esophagus. In recent studies, however, it has been found that less than half of GERD patient suffer from esophagitis. The majority of patients actually have what is called nonerosive reflux disease, or NERD.
Heartburn Medications May Increase Your Risk of Pneumonia
Recent findings have shown that taking certain medications, called proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, for acid reflux can nearly double a user's risk of pneumonia.
Treating GERD
Depending on how severe your GERD is, treatment may involve one or more of the following lifestyle changes and medications or surgery. Learn what these options are.
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.
Exertion-Associated GastroEsophageal Reflux
Experts are discussing another condition that triggers heartburn: Exertion-Associated Gastroesophageal Reflux (EAGER). These episodes of heartburn are caused by physical activity. With many Americans thinking about starting their springtime exercise programs, this news may derail many of their efforts.
GERD and Asthma
Asthma and GERD, or acid reflux, are strongly linked. What is the connection, and what can you do about it?
Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Most people will have mild and temporary heartburn if they eat too many acidic foods. But persistent heartburn that occurs with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has other causes.
Living With Acid Reflux Disease
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 aleviate and in many cases, prevent the symptoms.