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An Educational Resource For Heartburn And Acid Reflux |
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Heartburn Articles |
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Heading Off Heartburn
Heartburn may sneak up on you, or you may see it coming. Day or night, during or after meals, heartburn may strike. But, what can you do when forgoing that nice Italian antipasto or locking the fridge after dinner is not an option. |
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Night Pains: Is Heartburn Keeping You Up?
Heartburn can create tremendous discomfort during daytime hours, but nighttime heartburn can positively torment. Freed from the burdens of gravity and regular daytime swallowing, acids creep up into the esophagus and do their terrible work... |
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When Heartburn Means Trouble
As many as sixty million Americans suffer from heartburn. The vast majority of these people can find relief in over-the-counter medications from their local drugstore and by making adjustments in when and what they eat. But for some, the burning pain is actually a symptom pointing to a more serious problem. |
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Common Gastrointestinal Problems in Pregnancy
The experience of pregnancy and childbirth has long been described as miraculous. A pregnant woman’s body grows and changes, preparing for the pending birth. There are some common gastrointestinal problems commonly associated with pregnancy... |
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: What You Should Know
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the abnormal reflux of stomach contents, including acid, into the esophagus (the tubular structure that connects the mouth to the stomach). GERD can manifest itself in many different ways... |
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Heartburn: The Whole Story
If you have just finished a long, spicy meal, and feel the clutch and burn behind your breastbone, you are in very good company. It is estimated that sixty million Americans suffer from intermittent heartburn... |
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Peptic Ulcer Disease
One out of every 10 Americans will suffer from peptic ulcer disease at some point in their lives, and over two billion dollars are spent annually on treatment. These sores in the lining of the stomach usually cause burning or gnawing pain, and often the pain is related to eating . . . |
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The Fat Inside: The Concealed Consequences of Obesity
People who are obese probably already know that they're more likely than lean people to develop heart disease and diabetes. But they may not realize that they are also at increased risk for a range of gastrointestinal diseases, including fatty liver disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gallbladder disease, severe pancreatitis and some GI cancers. |
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