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GERD - Treating heartburn and acid reflux 2 years 8 weeks ago

GERD is known as heartburn and acid reflux. Stomach acid tends to backup into the esophagus. When acid reflux symptoms reoccur and become more intense, it gets labeled as GERD. A GERD diet is usually needed to control acid reflux and heart burn symptoms. Those who eat foods high in acids, struggle with obesity, have asthma, diabetes, are pregnant, have high blood cholesterol and those who smoke can be at risk of GERD.

Symptoms Of Acid Reflux Gerd 1 year 20 weeks ago

Acid reflux GERD occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus after eating, causing discomfort known as heartburn, and reoccurs two or more days per week for at least three months. Every year, there are 4.6 million doctor visits related to acid reflux disease (or GERD). This problem is often shrugged off as a random bout of food poisoning or just routine digestive malfunctions, but it should be taken seriously to prevent future disturbances.

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What Is Acid Reflux

Do you remember the last time you went to your favorite Italian Restaurant? You ordered the veal parmesan with all that wonderful cheese, tomato sauce and garlic. A couple hours later you got home and started to feel an ‘urping’ sensation, where your dinner kept rising back into your throat. As this kept happening over and over, it started to burn more and more – that is acid reflux!

Acid Reflux And GERD

Acid reflux and gerd: same thing? 1 year 20 weeks ago

Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are closely related, but the terms aren't necessarily interchangeable. Acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus — the tube that connects the throat and stomach. Acid reflux is more specifically known as gastroesophageal reflux.

Treating GERD 1 year 38 weeks ago

Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is a common problem. There are many treatments for GERD and you do not have to continue to suffer. There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for GERD and a little investigation will find one that is right for you.