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Best Ways to Fight Acid Reflux at Home

Does Acid Reflux have you caught in a bind? Feeling a burning sensation around your heart? Despite what the name implies, heartburn or acid reflux has nothing to do with your heart. When you experience a burning sensation in your chest, it is because acid is building in your stomach and esophagus, thus resulting in …

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Facts That Might Surprise You- man holding chest in pain

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Facts That Might Surprise You

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also referred to as GERD, is a chronic digestive disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Symptoms include burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and worsens when lying down. Some of these facts about GERD may surprise you. …

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Should You Be Concerned About Your Heartburn?

Should You Be Concerned About Your Heartburn?

Most people experience heartburn or acid reflux from time to time. This can be triggered by what you eat and drink, or when. However, if you experience heartburn or acid reflux often, it could be the sign of something bigger. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophageal tube …

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Eat This Not That: Acid Reflux Edition

Eat This Not That: Acid Reflux Edition

Approximately 20% of the population has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), better known as acid reflux. This is a chronic condition that happens when the esophageal sphincter does not close properly, allowing stomach acid to flow up into the esophagus. Symptoms of GERD can include heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and more. Many people experience increased …

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Erosive Esophagitis: What is it?

Erosive Esophagitis: What is it?

Erosive esophagitis is a severe form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, or acid reflux) in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by the backup of reflux, or stomach acid.  Once the esophagus is eroded, it can take 6 to 9 months of treatment for it to fully heal. Erosive esophagitis is caused by acid reflux, …

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