Acid_Reflux

GERD (acid reflux) is something I know about – I’ve been taking Prevacid for the last few years to control this reaction. Then I read Melinda Beck’s July 22nd Health Journal in The Wall Street Journal titled “Baby crying? Doctors Say It May Be Acid-Reflux Disease.” Here’s the first paragraph of this article: Oliva Manganello was 1 month old when she started screaming, usually right after she nursed. Her family tried switching to formula, then different formulas, but nothing... Read Full Story

By Peter J James Acid reflux has several different names from GARD to GERD, or just plain old heartburn. Knowing what causes these attacks and how to avoid them can make life a lot happier. Specific Foods The most likely cause of acid reflux comes from certain foods which trigger acid production in many sufferers. Common food and beverages that can cause acid reflux are: 1. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks containing high levels of caffeine 2. Chocolate, due to its high butter fat... Read Full Story

By Tim Sheldon The painful condition where the contents of the stomach want to flow back the way they came to cause heartburn is something we may all have experienced in our lives: it is called acid reflux. This is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract (digestive system) and even though this condition is often known by different names, they have similar symptoms. The digestive system uses hydrochloric acid to digest and process food. The disorder gives you a burning sensation in your chest... Read Full Story

Knowing what to eat if you have acid reflux at restaurants can be a very challenging experience.  However, as long as you are dedicated to watching what you eat, you will most certainly be able to get through this challenge and enjoy eating out with your family and friends.  The hard part can be accepting that you are suffering from acid reflux as an ongoing condition and you will need to practice a bit of discipline if you want to avoid unpleasant symptoms.  This discipline will involve... Read Full Story

By Frank Robson Though it is true that acid reflux has specific characteristics, some physicians choose to run a series of tests to determine the possibly natural source of the problem. If a change in lifestyle and diet does not resolve the problem, your doctor may decide to perform one of the procedures explained herein to determine the root cause. These procedures would be classified as invasive because they require placing a tube into your esophagus in order to gather information... Read Full Story