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Treating Indigestion in Children
Indigestion is a fairly common health condition that causes some unpleasant symptoms. One of the most frequent types of indigestion, acid reflux, occurs when digestive acids from the stomach back up into the esophagus, causing sore throat, heart burn, vomiting and other symptoms. If your child experiences these symptoms, particularly after eating, he or she may be experiencing acid reflux. Fortunately, there are effective methods for treating indigestion in Dallas. [Read more]
Zinc and Acid Reflux
Chronic indigestion in Dallas can mean more than sleepless nights and a reliance on antacids. It can mean an end to indulging in any of the dishes that make Dallas cuisine so special. [Read more]
GERD Can Develop Due to Hernias
If a patient is suffering from indigestion in Dallas and doesn’t know the cause, they should know that GERD can often develop because of hernias. GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease, and a hernia is a protrusion of any internal organ through a weakness or abnormal opening in the muscle around it. The sort of hernia that often causes GERD is hiatal hernia, which protrudes through an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, a broad muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and helps in breathing. The place where the hernia bulges up from the diaphragm is called the hiatus, and this is also the place where the esophagus passes through to the stomach. The esophagus, which is part of the very long and complicated gastrointestinal tract, is the long tube where food makes its way from the mouth and throat and into the stomach. [Read more]
5 Conditions that Could Cause GERD
Acid reflux is a condition where stomach acid splashes up into the esophagus, throat and chest pain. When this happens more than twice a week, then it is often considered to be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Foods such as chocolate, buffalo-wings and tomatoes often cause this problem. There are five conditions that can help cause GERD. If you suffer from indigestion in Dallas, then it is important to be aware of what may be prompting your GERD symptoms so that you can seek proper treatment and avoid pain and discomfort in the future. [Read more]
6 Drinks to Avoid with Heartburn
While heartburn triggers are different in every person, there are a few basic beverages that you should steer clear of if you are experiencing indigestion in Ft. Worth. Certain drinks cause the acid in your stomach to splash into your esophagus, causing heartburn. If you suffer from heartburn or frequent indigestion, then anything that puts pressure on the stomach, whether it’s a beverage or a food, should be avoided. [Read more]
Frequent Causes of Acid Reflux
Chances are that like millions of other Americans, you have experienced acid reflux. For many people however, acid reflux is a regular and frequent nuisance. Reflux occurs when the acid in your stomach flows back into your esophagus, a tube that connects the stomach to the back of the throat. Gastric reflux can cause chest pain, heartburn, regurgitation of food and tooth erosion. A big part of treatment for indigestion in Ft. Worth is prevention, so you must know the frequent causes of acid reflux. [Read more]
Barrett’s Esophagus and Malignancy Risk
If you suffer from frequent esophageal reflux or GERD in Dallas, you should have your condition monitored by your doctor. In some cases, GERD can develop into a condition known as Barrett’s esophagus, which is a precancerous condition. Only approximately one percent of Americans have this condition. People with Barrett’s esophagus are more likely to develop esophageal cancer. [Read more]
Tips for Reducing Heartburn
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. [Read more]