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Tips for Reducing Heartburn

Posted: Nov 17 in Resources by

The churning and burning sensation deep within the chest, commonly referred to as heartburn, often rears itself rather painfully after eating. Heartburn can also attack at night, particularly when lying down or bending over. Backed up stomach acid that travels up the esophageal tube rather than down toward the stomach, as it should, is what leads to the painful symptom of heartburn.

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Diet and Acid Reflux

Posted: Nov 10 in Resources by

Many people in Waxahachie will experience acid reflux or ulcers at some point in their lives. These are relatively common gastrointestinal issues. Reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter muscles do not close off the passage between your stomach and your esophagus after food passes down into your stomach. This allows the food to come back up, along with stomach acid, causing the symptoms associated with acid reflux, or heartburn. Sometimes this acid can damage the walls of the esophagus, causing ulcers.

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Coughing and GERD

Posted: Nov 03 in Resources by

In addition to acid reflux and heartburn, many GERD sufferers have a lingering cough as a result of the esophageal reflux.

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Esophageal Disease may be linked to Genes

Posted: Oct 31 in Resources by

The esophagus is the long tube that connects your mouth to your stomach and assists in the transport of food. One condition that affects the esophagus of many people is GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is caused by a weak esophageal sphincter, the muscle near the stomach that opens and closes to let food pass and prevent stomach acid from entering upwards. If the sphincter is not working properly, liquids from the stomach may leak back into the esophagus and cause irritation.

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Fighting Heartburn: When to Call a Doctor

Posted: Oct 17 in Resources by

Patients who suffer from frequent heartburn may be diagnosed with the chronic condition gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Frequent heartburn is the result of stomach acid that flows back into the esophagus, which causes the irritation and pain of GERD. For many patients, changes in lifestyle and medications are sufficient to keep the condition under control, but others may suffer from a more serious condition or frequent heartburn that can be helped with reflux surgery or medications.

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The Impact of Stress on GERD

Posted: Oct 12 in Resources by

Everyone deals with stress differently. While some people seem to not let stress bother them, for others even a dental check-up in Waxahachie can play havoc on their gastrointestinal health. It seems that Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is connected to emotions and stress in certain individuals, while in others not so much.

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Medication and Heartburn

Posted: Oct 03 in Resources by

Certain medications taken for health conditions may trigger heartburn or make your acid reflux pain worse. Take a look at this list to see if any of your medications may be contributing to your acid reflux.

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Zinc Supplements Could Help GERD

Posted: Sep 27 in Resources by

Ft. Worth residents that suffer from frequent heartburn and acid reflux may be suffering from GERD. What is GERD exactly? GERD is an acronym for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and it is a condition whereby stomach contents (food, liquid, or acid) run backwards out of the stomach into the esophagus. This backward flow irritates the esophagus lining, leading to heartburn, coughing, burning, hoarseness, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or the feeling of a lump in the throat.

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Avoid Heartburn at the Office

Posted: Sep 21 in Resources by

Many people deal with the occasional bout of heartburn, which is a burning sensation that rises from the chest, sometimes into the throat. Heartburn occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to fully close, thus allowing the contents of the stomach to come back up into the esophagus. This acidic material is irritating to the tissue and causes the painful, burning sensation known as reflux. People who experience frequent bouts of heartburn may be diagnosed with GERD by their Dallas doctor.

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