Talking To Your Doctor About Your Heartburn
When people suffer from chronic illnesses, they often seek their doctors' advice on what is wrong with them and how to treat it. When it comes to chronic heartburn (heartburn that occurs two or more times a week), they may not be as quick to talk to their doctors about it. They may rationalize that all they that's needed is for them to skip the spicy foods, or the big dinners at Aunt Sally's. Chronic heartburn, however, can be a sign of something more serious. It is important to know when to talk to your doctor about your heartburn. You should know the symptoms to watch for. It is also a good idea to know how to prepare fo...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - February 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Talking to the Doctor About Infant Reflux
This article on talking to the doctor about your baby's reflux will give you some points to keep in mind. It will also give you some pointers on preparing for the doctor's visit.
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Causes of Heartburn
You've just enjoyed a big meal and are relaxing in front of the TV when it happens. A burning sensation begins to build in the upper abdomen, behind the breastbone, and makes your chest feel like it's on fire. The burning and pain may travel from your diaphragm all the way to your throat, and may be accompanied with a sour taste and the sensation of food re-entering your mouth.
You're suffering from severe heartburn.
Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It's a digestive problem that occurs when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the esophagus, causing irritation. Most people suffe...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - February 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Are Your Stomach Pain Symptoms Trying to Tell You?
If you are suffering from stomach pain, you need to find the cause before you can start a treatment. Here are a few of the conditions that can cause stomach pain.
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - February 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What You Need to Know About Heartburn Related Digestive Disorders
Talking to your doctor is important whenever you have a concern about your health. If that concern is connected to your digestive system, particularly that which is related to the symptom of heartburn, then this information on heartburn related digestive disorders can give you some ideas of what questions to ask your doctor, and may answer some of your questions now.
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What You Need to Know About Heartburn Related Digestive Disorders originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Wednesday, February 6t...
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What Does Heartburn Feel Like?
What does heartburn feel like? What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux? Asking "what does heartburn feel like?" seems like a simple enough question. Usually, heartburn is thought to feel like some level of discomfort in the chest area. While that can be one of the symptoms of heartburn, it's typically not the only one. Also, some people who experience heartburn won't ever have any discomfort in their chests.
Read more in the article What Are the Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux?
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - January 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heartburn Forum -- Join the Discussions!
Discussions! originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at 18:00:00.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux)
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How to Get Heartburn Relief
If you experience heartburn because of having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a hiatal hernia, a peptic ulcer, or some other digestive disorder, finding heartburn relief is important.
Before starting any treatment or remedy for heartburn, you should talk to your doctor about what is best for you to consider.
Learn how you can get heartburn relief.
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - January 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Are the Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux?
What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux? What does heartburn feel like? Asking "what does heartburn feel like?" seems like a simple enough question. Usually, heartburn is thought to feel like some level of discomfort in the chest area. While that can be one of the symptoms of heartburn, it's typically not the only one. Also, some people who experience heartburn won't ever have any discomfort in their chests.
Read more in the article What Are the Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux?
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - January 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
GERD in the Elderly
<p>While <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/gerdacidrefluxdisease/a/gerd_acidreflux.htm">GERD</a> affects millions of people, the odds of developing this disorder increases with age. This means the elderly are more likely than younger adults to suffer from GERD.</p>
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - January 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Women and Heartburn
<p>In most cases, what triggers heartburn for women are the same triggers for men. There are, however, a couple circumstances that are unique to women: Pregnancy and progesterone. Why does pregnancy cause heartburn anyway? What other factors cause heartburn for women (and men)? <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/understandingheartburn/tp/Women-And-Heartburn.htm" target="_blank">Read more about women and heartburn</a>.</p>
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - January 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
10 Things to Stop Doing If You Have Heartburn
<p>If you suffer from chronic heartburn, you know how it can affect your life. In your efforts to get your heartburn under control, you have probably thought about all the things you should be doing. That's great! But also important is remembering what NOT to do. So here's a list of <a href="http://heartburn.about.com/od/dailylife/tp/10-Things-To-Stop-Doing-If-Have-Heartburn.htm" target="_blank">10 things you should stop doing if you have heartburn</a>.</p>
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - January 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Stomach cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach. One of the symptoms can be chronic heartburn.
What is Stomach Cancer?
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Stomach (Gastric) Cancer originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Monday, January 7th, 2013 at 14:45:28.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux)
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the fastest growing cancer in the western world. Major risk factors for this cancer are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus.
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Esophageal Cancer originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Monday, January 7th, 2013 at 14:50:00.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux)
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Barrett's Esophagus: A Growing Complication of GERD
Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the esophagus changes so that some of its lining is replaced by a type of tissue similar to that normally found in the intestine. While there is a higher risk of developing esophageal cancer in people with Barrett's esophagus, less than 1% of patients with Barrett's esophagus will develop this cancer. While the odds of you developing esophageal cancer is low, it is still important that if you were diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus, you should have regular examinations to screen for precancerous and cancerous cells. Examinations can include an upper endoscopic exam and/or biopsy....
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - January 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
