How to Avoid Summertime GERD Symptoms
If you suffer from heartburn or GERD, summertime fun like barbecues, picnics, and holiday celebrations, can be a reason for concern. You might even skip… Read More »How to Avoid Summertime GERD Symptoms
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Acid Reflux
When Is It Time To Consider Acid Reflux/GERD Surgery?
GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a disorder that affects many Americans. Many think of it as just heartburn, while others know it as pain at night after a big meal. When bile and acid enter your throat, you can’t ignore it. It can become quite serious and eventually necessitate surgery. So, when is it time to consider acid reflux surgery?
Read More »When Is It Time To Consider Acid Reflux/GERD Surgery?What To Do When Heartburn Meds Stop Working
Got GERD? Many of us do and we don’t realize it. You know, it’s that terrible tasting acid that comes back into your throat when you are trying to sleep. It’s not just a typical heartburn that you can relieve with an antacid. GERD is something that occurs several times a week and nothing you take seems to work. Let’s find out what to do when heartburn meds stop working.
Read More »What To Do When Heartburn Meds Stop WorkingThe Connection Between Posture And GERD
If you are one of the millions who suffer from gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), you have most likely have tried many of the recommended meds and dietary restrictions to reduce those nasty symptoms. If making those changes hasn’t really helped much, it might be time to look at the connection between posture and GERD.
How Do You Know When GERD Is the Problem and Not Acid Reflux?
You wake up at night with that bitter taste in your mouth from regurgitation plus chest pain.
“Oh no, was it that pepperoni pizza?”
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What’s the Connection Between Exercise and Acid Reflux?
If you frequently suffer from acid reflux, you already know all about the uncomfortable pains and burning in your chest that come with this common condition. These symptoms normally occur when you consume something you know will bring them on, yet you proceed to scarf down that delicious food, deciding you will deal with the consequences later.
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Are Acid Reflux and GERD The Same?
Have you ever sat up in bed in a hurry because a sour liquid starting filling your mouth? Maybe you’ve had to throw up in the middle of meals because you can’t swallow your food? Either way, the experience is less than ideal and can be a real embarrassment.
These are common situations for many people, but is it caused by acid reflux or GERD? And, what can you do about it?
