GERD or acid reflux is a chronic digestive disease that occurs when content of the stomach flows back to the esophagus. Esophagus or the food pipe is the cord between mouth and stomach that carries the food. This chronic disease causes pain and burning in chest and throat. The symptoms of GERD are commonly called […]
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a serious condition which if left untreated can cause serious complications. It is seen that the content of the stomach is backed up into the esophagus and cause wear down of the esophageal lining overtime. It is also referred as heartburn, acid reflux and pyrosis. Complications caused by GERD The […]
GERD, also known as Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, occurs when content from the stomach flow back into the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular organ that carries food from throat to stomach. A muscle named lower esophageal sphincter controls the opening between the esophagus and the stomach. The content reflux occurs when the sphincter does not function properly. When stomach […]
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is a digestive disorder which affects the muscle ring between the esophagus and stomach. In this disease, the stomach content is returned back into the esophagus. In normal digestion the lower esophageal sphincter or the muscle ring opens to allow food to pass into the stomach. Then the ring is closed to […]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is a chronic digestive disorder that occurs when the food, stomach acidic juices or fluids back up from the stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is a tube stretched from the mouth to the stomach. This is a common disorder reported by the people of almost every age group. It […]
GERD or Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic digestive disease in which the food or liquid engulfed leaks backwards into the esophagus. This results in irritation in the esophagus, heartburn, and other symptoms. It affects people of all ages. People with Asthma are very prone to GERD. Some Asthma medicines worsen reflux symptoms. What Are […]
On holidays, it is very difficult to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine. Our urge to take delicious meals during the holidays may result in serious stomach upset. For some individuals, holidays arrive with symptoms of heartburn and discomfort. When acid reflux and heart burn irritates the lining of your esophagus, GERD occurs. Heartburn and […]