How to Add Rice Cereal to Bottles for Infants with Acid Reflux

More than half of all infants experience reflux during the first three months of life, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.

Elizabeth Wolfenden
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Oatmeal and Acid Reflux

Often referred to as heartburn, acid reflux is a burning sensation in the chest that occurs when stomach contents back up into the esophagus. While acid reflux may limit what foods can be tolerated, whole grain and fiber-rich oatmeal may benefit individuals who suffer from these symptoms.

Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDN
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Fruits That Cause Acid in the Stomach

High acid in the stomach can lead to gastroesophageal reflux disease. The condition is characterized by persistent heartburn, a burning in the chest or abdomen and tissue damage due to prolonged exposure of the lining of the esophagus to stomach acid.

Jamie Yacoub
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What Organs Does Acid Reflux Affect?

Acid reflux can impact more than just the esophagus -- the tube that brings food from the throat to the stomach. Irritation of the esophagus and a burning sensation in the chest are common with acid reflux, but other organs can also be affected, especially when reflux has been present for a prolonged period of time.

Keren Price
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The Value of Water for Acid Reflux

Acid reflux occurs when food and acid from the stomach flows up the esophagus. Normally, a circular sphincter muscle at the bottom of the esophagus opens to allow food into the stomach, and closes to prevent food and digestive acids from coming back up the esophagus.

Jon Williams
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DGL Licorice and Acid Reflux

If you suffer from chronic acid reflux and are concerned about side effects from long-term use of acid-blocking drugs, you may be seeking natural remedies. DGL licorice is one herbal solution recommended by many practitioners of alternative medicine.

Martin Booe
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Chewing Gum & Acid Reflux

Acid reflux, or heartburn, is caused by acidic stomach fluids splashing up into your esophagus. Acid reflux can be a symptom of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. MayoClinic.

Carol Sarao
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How Do Histamines Work in the Body?

Histamine is a chemical which is made by the body and has a number of roles in the human body. Medications that interfere with histamine can be used to treat allergies as well as acid reflux.

Adam Cloe
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3 Ways to Identify Costochondritis

To identify if you have costochondritis--an inflammation of the cartilage that connects your ribs or the inflammation of a rib itself--it can be helpful to analyze your chest pain. Costochondritis can cause chest pain that some people mistake for a heart attack or even acid reflux due to its location.

Livestrong Contributor
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Can Acid Reflux Cause Sinus Pain?

Sinus pain isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for most people when they think of acid reflux. But in addition to heartburn and other digestive complaints, acid reflux can play a role in a number of respiratory ailments, including asthma, post nasal drip and chronic cough.

Martin Booe
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Effects of Drinking Baking Soda Water

If your grandma made you drink baking soda water for an upset stomach, it tasted terrible but it probably did the trick. This well-known home remedy can help to neutralize stomach acids and relieve indigestion, as long as the person taking it is older than 5 years of age.

Marcy Brinkley
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Quick Relief for Acid Reflux

Acid reflux describes movement of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus. Occasional reflux is common and typically doesn’t cause problems. Researchers reported in May 2005 in "Gut" that approximately 6 percent of Americans report acid reflux at least once weekly.

Rebecca Dahlberg, MD
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