What are the Acid Reflux Disease Symptoms?
July 16th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Acid reflux, or heartburn, is a common condition that nearly all of us will experience at one time or another. For most, this infrequent occurrence will be easily treated with over the counter antacids, and no other concern or investigation will be necessary. However, if you begin to suffer from frequent heartburn symptoms that occur two or more times a week, and if your symptoms are not effectively treated with over the counter medications, it may be time to see your doctor about the possibility that you are experiencing acid reflux disease symptoms. While acid reflux disease is generally not a serious illness, some of the complications of the illness should be closely monitored by your doctor. This is why, if you think you have acid reflux disease symptoms, you should make an appointment with your doctor to find out for sure.
Symptoms to Watch Out for
There are a number of acid reflux disease symptoms to consider. The first is the frequent occurrence of heartburn. It is also important to note if your symptoms do not go away effectively with the use of over the counter antacids and H-2-receptor blockers like Zantac. These factors could be an indication of acid reflux disease symptoms, and should be examined further by your doctor. Another acid reflux disease symptom is a chronic sore throat. Read the rest of this entry »
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What is Acid Reflux Syndrome?
July 14th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Nearly all of us will experience heartburn, or acid reflux, at one time or another. This condition occurs when the muscle at the base of the esophagus, called the lower esophageal sphincter or LES, does not close properly for one reason or another. This allows stomach acid and food to come up from the stomach into the esophagus, throat and mouth. The result is a painful burning sensation, and occasionally a sour taste in the mouth. For occasional heartburn, over the counter antacids are generally sufficient to keep the painful symptoms at bay. However, if you experience frequent heartburn, you may be suffering from acid reflux syndrome, or GERD.
Should you see a Doctor?
Acid reflux syndrome is a potentially serious condition that you should have checked out by your doctor. Indications that you might have acid reflux syndrome include experiencing heartburn symptoms two or more times each week, heartburn symptoms worsening or keeping you up at night, and symptoms that persist even after taking over the counter medications. If you have asthma, you may notice these symptoms getting more severe as well. Sometimes frequent heartburn, or acid reflux syndrome, can affect your throat, causing excessive coughing or hoarseness. You can even have symptoms like weight loss or decreased appetite. Any of these symptoms could mean that you are suffering from acid reflux syndrome, and a trip to your doctor is warranted. Read the rest of this entry »
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Acid Reflux Treatment To Avoid Symptoms
July 6th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
The first step in acid reflux treatment is to try a few lifestyle changes. These changes may not be as difficult as you think. The first change to make is a change in the way you eat. Eating smaller meals four or five times a day is much better than eating three larger meals which is the traditional way of eating. This has more benefits than just helping to control acid reflux symptoms. When you eat smaller meals your body doesn’t have to work as hard to digest the meal. It is more likely the body will digest all of a smaller meal. With a larger meal, the part that is not digested could turn to fat.
Another lifestyle change is to quit smoking if you currently smoke. I know this is hard and you probably have tried many times before. Try a new approach, get a buddy system going, or ask your physician for help. This acid reflux treatment has numerous health benefits to the body when you finally succeed. Read the rest of this entry »
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