Side Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors: The Good and Bad of These Medications
When suffering with the pain of gastric disorders, many doctors prescribe PPI medications. An overview and discussion of the side effects of proton …
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Managing GERD Pain Spasms: What Are the Available Treatment Options?
A common and very painful symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, are esophageal spasms. Fortunately, managing GERD pain spasms of this …
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Connection Between Alcohol and Acid Reflux?
If you drink and you suffer from GERD symptoms, it is possible that the alcohol may have contributed to or at least aggravated the disease. What is …
Continue ReadingAcid Reflux Tips for Living Well with GERD
Millions of Americans live with acid reflux, dealing with the pain and indigestion and trouble sleeping on a regular basis. In addition to whatever …
Continue ReadingHow to Use Licorice for Acid Reflux
With soothing properties for the gastrointestinal tract, licorice root may be beneficial for digestive disorders such as acid reflux. Learn what the …
Continue ReadingAcid Reflux Disease and Sinusitis: What's the Sinus Infection Connection?
Many people have been found to be simultaneously suffering from acid reflux disease and sinusitis. If you are one of these people, you may be …
Continue ReadingCan Acid Reflux Cause Palpitations of the Heart?
Can acid reflux cause palpitations? Learn how heart palpitations can be the result of acid reflux and GERD, and what other possibles causes could be …
Continue ReadingWhat is GERD and How Does it Affect Children and Infants
You are probably familiar with the term acid reflux, but what is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is commonly referred to as acid …
Continue ReadingWhat are Acid Reflux Medications?
Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid rises up into the esophagus, leading to an uncomfortable and sometimes …
Continue ReadingChronic Acid Reflux Damage to the Esophagus
Chronic acid reflux is experienced by many and is usually not a problem. However, there are a number of serious complications, including acid reflux …
Continue ReadingCan I take Nexium and Zantac together to treat acid refux?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux is a generally chronic condition characterized by the regurgitation of stomach acid. Both Zantac and …
Continue ReadingLearn about the Relationship between Acid Reflux and Exertion
Acid reflux is the abnormal reflux of the gastric contents into the esophagus. It is commonly referred to as heartburn. Can exertion and exercise have …
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