GERD is extremely common during pregnancy. This makes sense when you think about the nature of being pregnant. During pregnancy, hormonal changes slow your digestive system, while a growing baby presses on your stomach. The combination is a strong trigger for GERD. This is especially true in the later stages of pregnancy. How Do You […]
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6 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About GERD
If you’re recently found out that you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you likely have a million questions. GERD is a disease that occurs when stomach acid flows back up into your esophagus. This happens when a ring of muscle between your esophagus and stomach, known as the LES (lower esophageal sphincter), doesn’t work […]
Heartburn vs. Heart Attack: Know the Difference
The symptoms of heartburn and an actual heart attack can be alarmingly similar. In fact, even doctors themselves frequently have trouble distinguishing between the two. So, what is the difference between a heart attack and a case of heartburn? What symptoms might mean something dangerous is going on? Let’s take a look below: What are […]
What Is Silent Reflux?
You’ve heard of acid reflux — in which stomach acid or bile begins to irritate your esophagus, causing a burning feeling in your chest. You may have even heard of Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease (GERD), a chronic disease often plagued by acid reflux. But what you may never have heard of is “silent reflux.” Sometimes called […]
What to Avoid in Your Diet to Lessen GERD
Many people can point to specific food triggers that make their GERD worse. The truth is that avoiding certain foods can often help to minimize those uncomfortable symptoms, and even keep the disease itself from worsening. While the most important foods to avoid will vary from person to person, there are quite a few foods […]
Can Babies Get GERD?
All parents know that spitting-up is a normal part of infant life, and it is true that a little reflux is an expected part of your child’s earliest years. This is because your baby’s digestive system is brand new and still developing. However, more severe problems could indicate GERD disease, or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), […]
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore GERD
Many people occasionally experience symptoms of heartburn or reflux without seeking medical treatment, but regularly experiencing the symptoms of GERD can be devastating for your esophagus. During episodes of GERD, your stomach contents actually move up into your esophagus. The result is often an unpleasant burning sensation in your neck and chest, as well as […]
What Causes GERD?
GERD is an uncomfortable digestive disease that affects roughly 20% of the population in the United States today. It can wake you up a few hours after eating with an acidic pain in your chest and a burning feeling in your throat. No one likes the feeling of GERD, but when you don’t know much […]
The Dangers of Untreated GERD
If you suffer from acid reflux, you may be prone to simply treating it as an inconvenience, especially if it’s not particularly recurrent. However, if you’ve reached the point of chronic reflux, then what you’re really dealing with has something to do with GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease. And this severe escalation of acid reflux […]
How to Beat GERD and Heal Your Gut
If you’ve been suffering from acid reflux for a while, then it’s likely evolved into a full-blown GERD. GERD occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle stops doing its job and opens up to allow stomach acid back into your esophagus. This is what happens when you have acid reflux, but when you get […]
