Archive for December, 2007
Pathophysiology of Gerd – What is it?
Friday, December 28th, 2007Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD is caused by your esophagus becoming agitated by substances coming up from your stomach, including stomach acid. This backing up process of stomach substances is known as reflux. Your esophagus is essentially a tube that connects you throat to your stomach. Your stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps […]
Why Are There So Many Different GERD Treatment Options?
Thursday, December 27th, 2007There are lots of different GERD treatment options for you to consider. You have probably heard that this is the case, and you might be wondering why there isn’t one set treatment for this problem. In fact, dealing with GERD treatment options is often one of the biggest reasons that it takes people a long […]
What Is Heartburn Gerd And Symptoms Of Acid Reflux
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007The term Gerd is one that stands for gastroesophagel reflux, a common disorder that causes patients a lot of pain. Heartburn is a side product of the disorder that is caused when the liquid in the stomach is forced back up through the esophagus. When this occurs, severe pain is felt. For many, the […]
