Author: Palmyra Surgical
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Obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux
In recent years, the rates of obesity in most Western nations have been on the rise. At the same time, the cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition for which obesity has long been believed to be a contributing factor, have also increased significantly. A recent review of past studies has taken a closer…
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Heartburn and Asthma
Although doctors are still unsure of the exact nature of the correlation, there seems to be an obvious link between frequent heartburn and asthma.
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Reflux Esophagitis
Reflux esophagitis describes inflammation that damages the tissue of the esophagus, the tube that delivers food from your mouth to your stomach. It can cause painful, difficult swallowing and chest pain. Reflux esophagitis is caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus and breaking down the esophageal tissue over time.
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Esophageal Spasms
Esophageal spasms are an uncoordinated series of muscle contractions in the smooth muscles of your esophagus. These spasms can prevent food from traveling properly to your stomach and, at times, are very painful. For some people, esophageal spasms can cause chronic pain and problems with swallowing.
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The Heartburn-Tobacco Connection
You probably already know that smoking cigarettes is harmful to your health. Quitting can reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. But did you know that smoking could also give you heartburn?
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Nicotine and Heartburn
Although only the effects of cigarettes on GERD have been seriously studied, experts warn that any product that contains nicotine can worsen the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. Nicotine products, including cigarettes, chew, and nicotine gum, may increase the risk of acid reflux and worsen the long-term effects of GERD.
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Acid Reflux Drugs Cause Rebound Symptoms
A new study suggests that over-prescribing proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may actually cause the symptoms the drugs are designed to resolve.
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Acid Reflux Drugs Cause Rebound Symptoms
A new study suggests that over-prescribing proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may actually cause the symptoms the drugs are designed to resolve.
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GERD Injury May Have Immune Trigger
In a study published in Gastroenterology, researchers discovered that stomach acid may only be one factor contributing to injury from reflux esophagitis in people who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Indigestion Causing Foods to Avoid
It’s estimated that as many as 60 million Americans suffer from indigestion and heartburn at least once a month. Heartburn is caused by stomach flowing back into the esophagus, often because of a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter muscle (LES).
