Category Archives: Heartburn/GERD

Digestive problems Part 1

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The digestive system is an intricate system that can be disrupted by disease, diet, and emotional stress. Common digestive problems such as heartburn/GERD, IBD, and IBS cause millions of Americans to suffer daily and limit quality of life. Digestive problems often result in symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, and stomach cramps. Learning more about the digestive system may help with managing these problems. Continue reading →

Acid indigestion

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Heartburn, also known as pyrosis or acid indigestion is a burning sensation in the chest, just behind the breastbone or in the epigastrium. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw. Continue reading →

8 Effective Natural Treatments for Heartburn

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Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest located at the back of the breastbone.  Heartburn pain is frequently worsened once in the position of bending over or lying down.  Infrequent heartburn may be considered as ordinary and there will be no reason for panic.  Most people can handle the pain of heartburn through their lifestyle changes and by taking over-the-counter medicines.  However, if the heartburn become recurrent and already hinders the everyday activities, it may be a symptom of some severe conditions that may have need of medical attention from the doctor. Continue reading →

Referred Pain: Left Arm Pain During A Heart Attack

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A heart attack, along with the many cardiovascular diseases, is one of the leading causes of death. The chest pain associated with a heart attack is due to myocardial ischemia, also known as the interrupted blood supply to the part of the heart. This interruption of blood supply causes the tissues of the heart to die, thus an injury. This takes place more commonly on the coronary arteries that supplies the heart with oxygenated blood. Without oxygen supply to the heart, an attack occurs.  Continue reading →

Symptoms of Angina

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The symptoms of angina or chest pain can be very alarming to alarming and may cause people to panic. Rather than just plain panicking, a little bit of knowledge and careful assessment is needed to be able to receive appropriate treatment. Any chest pain should be addressed and should not be neglected. Continue reading →

GERD – Gastroesphageal Reflux Disease – Treatments and Complications

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Although gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition and well known among the public, not only the recognition of its signs and symptoms should be emphasized, but also the pathophysiology – how it occurs – its treatment, and also the complications that can possibly bring about if GERD is not being managed properly. Continue reading →

GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – How Does It Occur and Its Top 5 Symptoms

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in relation to the digestive system, where the content from not only the stomach, but also from the gall bladder and pancreas, back-flow up into the esophagus. This disease causes various symptoms that people might miss out and with time as the disease progresses, the symptoms might become bothersome or severe. It is indeed a very common phenomenon among the public. Words like “heart burn” or “acid reflux” are well known complaints that we often use. But what is really going on? Continue reading →