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	acid reflux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Acid reflux symptoms vary in degrees of discomfort, from person to person, and within different age groups.
		Acid reflux also leads to one of the most unpleasant symptoms known as regurgitation of acid into the mouth, often due to
		Much of this liquid is acid produced in the stomach which is harmful to the walls of the oesophagus.
	www.acid-reflux-encyclopedia.info (663 words)

	GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Acid Reflux, Heartburn) by MedicineNet.com
		GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Acid Reflux, Heartburn) by MedicineNet.com
		I put the tiny catheter down into the patient’s esophagus, attach it to the recorder, and begin measuring the acid that is refluxing (or backwashing) into the esophagus.
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD, or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus.
	www.medicinenet.com /gastroesophageal_reflux_disease_gerd/article.htm (851 words)

	PurplePill.com: The acid reflux disease story
		Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter – the valve separating the esophagus and stomach—does not close properly, allowing acid to back up into the esophagus.
		Acid reflux disease is a chronic condition and may lead to more serious medical conditions.
		Acid reflux is treatable and you should ask your doctor what treatments are available and right for you.
	www.purplepill.com /why_you_hurt (504 words)

	PurplePill.com: Glossary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times.
		Acid pump inhibitors (also known as proton pump inhibitors) and H2-receptor antagonists are types of acid suppressors.
		A procedure that tells the health care professional when acid reflux disease symptoms occur most frequently and whether symptoms are caused by excess acid levels.
	www.purplepill.com /learn/53.glossary.asp (686 words)

	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ( GERD ) and Heart Burn
		The modern concept of reflux esophagitis appears to emerge in a publication by Winkelstein in 1935 when he said: Ò One canÕt escape the suspicion that the disease in these cases is possibly a peptic esophagitis i.e.
		Most reflux occurs during transient periods after meals in an upright position and this is rapidly cleared from the stomach.
		Reflux symptoms may be reduced simply by elevating the head end of the bed or by using a wedge under upper body.
	www.diagnosishealth.com /gerd.htm (1583 words)

	BedZup \| For Sufferers of Acid Reflux Disease
		Acid Reflux Wedge and its pump are portable, lightweight, and easily folded into a small package measuring 1'x1'x4".
		Acid reflux / GERD often occurs while lying down since it is easy for the stomach contents to spill into (reflux) the esophagus when both are horizontal.
		Acid Reflux / GERD should never be treated lightly and without the advice of your doctor.
	www.bedzup.com (774 words)

	Voiceproblem.org: Reflux Laryngitis: Highlights
		Reflux laryngitis is a voice disorder that results from irritation and swelling of parts of the voice box due to the backflow of stomach fluids into the voice box area.
		People with reflux laryngitis usually complain of hoarseness, frequent throat clearing, sensation of lump in the throat (globus pharyngeus), cough, or sore throat.
		In most cases of clearly demonstrated reflux, surgical treatment is indicated when there is no improvement of the voice disorder, the voice box swelling and irritation, and/or throat pain despite adequate anti-reflux treatment and precautions, and other conditions causing voice dysfunction have been eliminated.
	www.voiceproblem.org /disorders/reflux (650 words)

	Infant Reflux in Babies and Newborns.
		GER (Gastro Esophageal Reflux, a.k.a.“reflux”) is simply defined as the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach).
		I recommended it to a friend whose son also has reflux, and she is recommending it to one of her friends in the same situation.
		When stomach acid makes its way all the way up through the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) and to the back of the throat, it can cause problems such as sore throat, hoarseness, chronic cough, etc. The throat and back of the nasal passages are especially delicate and sensitive.
	www.coliccalm.com /baby_infant_newborn_articles/acid-reflux.htm (2107 words)

	Acid Reflux - Herbalism Forum - GardenWeb
		Reflux esophagitis is a condition that often comes and goes and varies in severity on its own, depending in part on diet and alcohol intake.
		The symptoms and damage cause by acid reflux are only partly due to the level of acidity in the stomach, but relate also to conditions that encourage more acid to pass into the esophagus and stay there longer.
		I was informed that lots of times people have too little acid in their stomach which causes pain and the belief that it is acid reflux (too much acid), when it is too little acid which causes for the food to be digested slowly causing pain.
	forums2.gardenweb.com /forums/load/herbal/msg0421230028414.html (6499 words)

	Acid Reflux
		The refluxed stomach contents may even be aspirated into the trachea, bronchi, and lungs, causing further difficulties.
		Discontinue smoking and tobacco use: Tobacco use causes increased stomach acid and reflux, delayed emptying of the stomach, and relaxation of the gastroesophageal sphincter.
		Acid reflux disease - both GERD and LPR - are common and are treatable.
	home.hawaii.rr.com /dochazenfield/Reflux_Disease.htm (1194 words)

	Reflux
		Acid refluxes from the stomach when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) isn’t working properly.
		If gastroesophageal reflux occurs frequently, it can lead to reflux esophagitis, esophageal narrowing, esophageal ulcer, and Barrett’s syndrome, which is a change in the lining of the esophagus that can lead to esophageal cancer.
		The main goal of gastroesophageal reflux treatment is the relief of symptoms and prevention of relapses.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/r/reflux.htm (1027 words)

	Acid Reflux
		Acid reflux occurs when acidic juices from the stomach flow back up into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation (esophagitis).
		If acid reflux remains untreated over time, it can cause scarring and precancerous changes of the esophagus (Barrett's syndrome), and an increased risk for the development of esophageal cancer.
		Acid reflux usually occurs after eating, from bending over or lying down.
	www.supplementnews.org /acid-reflux/index.htm (354 words)

	Acid Reflux Diet - Myths and Diet Solutions
		Many people take over-the-counter antacids for a quick ease of acid reflux, but for most people, a proper diet is the best solution for overcoming acid reflux.
		Drinking milk could be a quick fix to the acid reflux problem.
		These foods, such as rice, breads and pasta, are able to tie up excess stomach acid and are often easy on the stomach.
	www.healthcastle.com /acid_reflux.shtml (484 words)

	Acid Reflux - Acid Reflux Home Remedy, Acid Reflux Cure
		Acid Reflux Disease (also called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD) occurs when the reflux of stomach acid is frequent enough that it causes continual problems in your daily life, and/or results in damage to your esophagus.
		In some acid reflux patients, acid can be regurgitated into the lungs, causing a cough or wheezing.
		The acid was churning like a cauldron in my stomach and erupting into my throat like a volcano all night long.
	www.refluxremedy.com (4765 words)

	Acid Reflux Treatment - Common practice of prescribing H2 blockers
		Acid reflux disease is often called "reflux," or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
		Acid reflux disease is the preferred term because it accurately describes the problem - reflux of stomach acid up into the esophagus where it can produce symptoms and sometimes damage.
		network have found that premature infants given a common class of non-prescription drugs used to treat acid reflux are slightly more likely to develop a potentially fatal bowel disorder than are infants who are not treated with the drugs.
	www.acidrefluxtreatment.org /content/view/23/34 (891 words)

	Barrett's Esophagus and Acid Reflux
		Barrett's esophagus is a change in the lining of the esophagus as a result of acid reflux from the stomach.
		The chronic irritation from acid causes the cells lining the inside of the esophagus to change to be more like stomach lining to withstand the acid.
		Here are some possible explanations: your lower esophageal sphincter may not be working properly to stop the flow of acid up into the esophagus, the stomach may be secreting extra acid, the opening in your diaphragm may be too large so that the stomach can squeeze back up into your chest (called hiatal hernia).
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/942793215.html (749 words)

	Washington Hospital \| Reflux Surgery
		Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, known as GERD, is a condition that allows stomach acid to move up from the stomach into the esophagus.
		Normally reflux is prevented by a circular muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter or LES.
		Reflux can occur after eating large meals, when wearing tight clothing around the waist, or even when bending over.
	www.whhs.com /services/roboticsurgery/gerd.htm (226 words)

	Acid Reflux
		The symptoms of Acid Reflux are often specific to the particular patient, and vary from patient to patient.
		Factors identified as contributing to Acid Reflux include the caustic stomach secretions that are refluxed and the resulting breakdown of the natural defense mechanism of the esophagus.
		For a significant number of Acid Reflux patients, the duration and frequency of reflux reaction is directly influenced by posture.
	www.beyondbeds.com /acidreflux.html (659 words)

	ACID REFLUX AND GERD - safe home remedies and NATURAL CURES
		Acid Reflux or GERD is a very common condition in which the liquid content of the stomach backs up into the esophagus.
		We posted a Acid Reflux Case Studies forum a few months ago in the hopes that someone would come up with a good reason why tens of thousands of people are now getting acid reflux.
		I was in the middle of going crazy with a bad case of acid reflux which I have suffered from since I was a teenager.
	www.earthclinic.com /CURES/acid_reflux.html (7442 words)

	Acid Reflux / GERD \| Nutrigenesis Approach \| Health supplements and products for acid reflux
		Your acid reflux condition is actually deteriorating despite the treatment with drugs and you choose to replace the drugs with natural approach.
		An important step to control acid reflux is eliminating the consumption of ice-cold liquid or desert before meals, with meals and within 2 hours after meals.
		In people who have suffered from chronic reflux esophagitis, the normal squamous epithelium of the esophageal mucosa is replaced with specialized Columnar Epithelium, which is an indication of severe reflux.
	www.nutrigenesis.com /AcidReflux.asp (2746 words)

	Acid Reflux Symptoms Treatment
		With various acid reflux treatments ranging from medical therapy to newer non-surgical antireflux procedures such as the NDO Plicator, BARD EndoCinch Suturing System,, Dr. Anthony Starpoli can help you to find the best treatment for your Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
		Unfortunately, these acid reflux drugs have certain adverse side effects and are not always helpful.
		Endoscopic Reflux Therapy including EndoCinch, and the NDO Plicator are exciting non-surgical methods used by Dr. Anthony Starpoli to treat Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
	www.starpoli.com /acid-reflux.html (906 words)

	Acid Reflux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Apart from its painful symptoms, chronic acid reflux has a far more dangerous aspect: mucous membrane degeneration in the esophagus due to the effects of the regurgitation of the acidic contents of the stomach.
		There are no concrete data relating to the causes of reflux disease in the medical literature, though there are various assumptions.
		Without going into a mini-course in human digestive science, chronic acid reflux is casually attributed to a state of chronic acidic stress in the overall organism.
	www.terrapintherapy.com /acid_reflux.htm (243 words)

	acid reflux solutions for heartburn and acid reflux related problems
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused when the valve between the esophagus does not close properly and stomach acids push and irritate the delicate lining of the esophagus.
		Technically, one (acid reflux) refers to what is happening (acid is backing up into the esophagus) and the other (gastroesophageal reflux) refers to the system and organ being affected (the esophagus, part of the gastrointestinal system, is being irritated by the reflux of acid into it).
		Now, one of the reasons that many people have difficulty in treating their reflux is that the recommendations they've been presented with seem unreasonable or too difficult to implement.
	www.acid-reflux-relief.com /gerd_defined.htm (1207 words)

	Migraine Acid Reflux GERD
		Acid Reflux GERD is very common but the term itself is fairly new.
		Acid reflux is simply another out growth of chronic indigestion.
		In the stomach as normal foods are digested they change from acid to alkaline and then the duodenum opens and passes the foods into the intestines for the completion on the digestive process.
	www.amaluxherbal.com /migraine_headache_acid_reflux_gerd.htm (1480 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD, is a digestive disorder in which the stomach's juices (acid and digestive enzymes) flow backward, or reflux, into the esophagus.
		Prolonged exposure to acid can cause the esophagus to become inflamed (esophagitis), to become more narrow (strictured) or to develop an open sore (ulcer) in the esophagus.
		Long-term exposure to acid also can lead to a condition called Barrett's esophagus, in which the normal gray-pink tissue of the esophagus is replaced by salmon-colored tissue that looks more like the lining of the stomach.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8270/21857/186999.html?d=dmtHealthAZ (1958 words)

	Reflux Disease (GERD)
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the esophagus becomes irritated or inflamed because of acid backing up from the stomach.
		The esophagus or food pipe is the tube stretching from the throat to the stomach.
		The stomach produces hydrochloric acid after a meal to aid in the digestion of food.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /reflux_disease_gerd/article_em.htm (291 words)

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