For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
For most people, the term "acid reflux" goes hand in hand with heartburn. That’s because the burn of the acid is likely to be felt in the lower portion of the esophagus, in the region of the heart. But acid reflux can also cause heart palpitations and other disturbances, such as chest pain.
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Chronic acid reflux is likely to inspire any number of lifestyle changes, and choice of beverages may be one of them. Many “go-to” drinks like coffee and sodas are likely to aggravate heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux, which in its chronic form is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
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Next to heartburn, the most common symptom of acid reflux disease -- also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD -- is regurgitation, which some people call the “wet burps.” It's what happens when stomach contents travel from the abdomen and into the esophagus, throat and mouth.
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Sore throat is a common symptom of upper respiratory tract infections, such as a cold or the flu. It’s not uncommon to also have varying degrees of hoarseness or to completely lose your voice. Viral infections are the most common cause of hoarseness, or laryngitis.
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Lemons and other citrus fruits have long been considered trigger foods with the potential to cause or worsen acid reflux.
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Traditionally, tea has been on the list of food items to avoid for people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. These days, however, doctors may be more inclined to leave it to those being treated to determine what foods or drinks aggravate their symptoms. Of course, the word "tea"
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Acid reflux can strike at any age, and that includes infancy. Although usually associated with digestive symptoms such as a burning sensation in the chest, acid reflux can also cause respiratory problems, including nasal congestion, asthma and tightening of the airways.
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People often cut sugar out of their diet when trying to lose weight, control diabetes or simply improve the quality of their food and beverage choices. Regardless of the reason, giving up sugar can be challenging. Also, the omission of sugar or other related diet changes may even be linked to headaches.
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Acid reflux is known to most as a digestive disorder, with its main symptom being heartburn. But in its chronic form, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), its effects can extend well beyond the digestive tract.
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Acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when stomach acids leak back into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation of the esophageal lining. Protecting the esophagus from acidity allows the lining to heal.
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Nursing mothers get sick just like anyone else. When a viral or bacterial infection brings on a severe sore throat, it’s natural to be concerned about the possibility of medications passing into the breast milk and potentially harming the baby.
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Autointoxication is an ancient theory suggesting that faulty digestion leads disease-causing toxins to gather in the colon. Colon cleansing has been considered a way to reverse this condition.
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