Category: Reflux Guide

The inside of your stomach is a highly acidic environment; at rest, it hovers around a pH of 2. When this acid escapes into the esophagus, the result is painful heartburn. Can a drink of water put out the fire?

Tobacco use may cause acid reflux and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a medical condition that may cause an uncomfortable burning sensation beneath the breastbone and may even cause long-lasting tissue damage.

Heartburn occurs when acid from the stomach flows back up into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter muscle. In some cases, this occurs because the individual’s sphincter is weak. In other cases, problematic foods may have caused the sphincter to relax, allowing acid to flow through. People who experience heartburn frequently may be diagnosed…

Exercising is one of the best ways to improve your health. However, certain medical problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), may be aggravated by exercise.

To avoid the potential complications associated with GERD it is important to seek treatment for your symptoms. Generally treatment for GERD involves over the counter medications such as antacids, prescription medications such as proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers and lifestyle changes. Sometimes, home remedies such as aloe, slippery elm, chewing gum or licorice are…

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is frequent and sometimes chronic heartburn that can be painful, disruptive and potentially serious if not properly treated. Without treatment, the acid being pushed up from your stomach will not only cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms, but could also lead to further health complications such as:

If you suffer from acid reflux disease (also called gastroesophageal reflux or GERD), it’s important to be aware of particular foods and drinks which might trigger your reflux. While every person may react differently, there are some foods and drinks that are more likely to trigger symptoms of acid reflux than others.