Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux, can cause symptoms like heartburn, chest pain, regurgitation, and nausea. Learn about causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Includes the following ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS (13 pages) Includes: - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Barrett's Esophagus - Achalasia - Scleroderma - Diffuse Esophageal Spasm - Esophageal Malignancy - Food Bolus Impaction - Esophagitis (Drug-Induced, Infectious, Eosinophilic, Caustic/Burn) Each disease contains information on: - Epidemiology (where available) - Etiology/Pathophysiology - Clinical Features - Investigations/Diagnostics - Treatment *Please note treatment guidelines are based on Australian Electronic Therapeutic Guidelines and may differ for your country* Please contact me if you find there are any issues/errors or you need further clarification!
Gerd and acid reflux is a major problem. several people suffer from it daily and have been taking medications. But what they dont know is that through a simple diet plan they can get rid of acid reflux. Thats the GERD diet plan I describe here.
Esophagitis means an inflammation of your esophagus. Learn how GERD may cause esophagitis symptoms, such as heartburn, and how doctors can make this diagnosis.
If you’ve dealt with uncomfortable burning pain in your chest, especially after eating, then you already know what acid reflux is. It’s an extremely common
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Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is unique among the rheumatic diseases because it presents the challenge of managing a chronic multisystem autoimmune disease with a widespread obliterative vasculopathy of small arteries that is associated with varying ...
Whether you have sensitivities to things like dairy or gluten, or you just have a generally sensitive stomach that doesn’t handle spice well, finding meals that won’t upset your gut can be tough. Even something as comforting as a bowl of soup ends up being loaded with milk and spice, making it virtually unattainable. The...Read More
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Gerd: Gastro Esophageal Symptoms, Causes, Remedies and Treatments with Homeopathic Medicine
More and more research supports the idea that modifying your diet can help ease acid reflux symptoms.
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Barrett's esophagus, which is linked to chronic heartburn, can turn into cancer of the esophagus. Learn about treatment.
Do you suffer from painful heartburn? Then you surely want to cure the symptoms. There are quick fixes (e.g., medication), or you can permanently heal it.
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