Acid reflux is a medical condition that produces a burning sensation in the throat and/or a burning feeling in the chest. In patients with acid reflux, gastric juices that contain acids travel back from the stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus carries food and liquids from the mouth into the stomach. The lower end of […]
Even if you have never suffered from acid reflux disease (sometimes known by its scientific name of gastroespohageal reflux disease or GERD) you likely don’t like the sound of the disease. For one, it makes food less enjoyable! And if the obesity epidemic scientists are always warning Americans about is real, then Americans love to […]
Acid reflux refers to heartburn, which is a result of blood or food not being digested properly. Blood could back up in the heart valve if there is a problem with the valve. This may occur if foods travel towards your mouth after they already reach your stomach. Acid reflux is a condition that anyone […]
GERD is the common term used for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. It is better known as acid reflux, and it affects a significant percentage of the population, especially during middle and old age. Other especially susceptible groups are pregnant women and the obese. You will also likely experience GERD if you are stressed. To put it […]
GERD is gastroesophageal reflux disease which is also known as having acid reflux. When you have GERD it means that the food you eat mixes with stomach fluids and comes back up into the esophagus and causes pain and heartburn. The acids and pepsins from the stomach used to digest the foods can cause inflammation […]
Acid reflux disease is a very common condition. It is also referred to as GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease. This condition is caused when acid from the stomach comes back up the esophagus causing damage or inflammation to the lining of the esophagus. Alongside the acid is the pepsin, which is the enzyme used to […]
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also commonly referred to as acid reflux disease, is a condition where stomach acid is leaked back into the esophagus due to a problem with the “seal” that keeps stomach acid in the stomach and away from the esophagus. Many times, just a small leak in the lower esophageal sphincter can be […]