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Health Conditions that lead to GERD

Posted: Oct 26 in Reflux Resources by

Do you suffer from frequent bouts of heartburn? You may have a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, better known as GERD. This chronic digestive disease occurs when the acid within the stomach backs up into the esophagus causing it to become irritated and resulting in the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. Oftentimes, other conditions can cause GERD, which if addressed and treated properly can help to relieve symptoms.

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Genes Linked to Esophageal Disease

Posted: Oct 18 in Reflux Resources by

Scientists have recently discovered three key genes that have been linked to esophageal diseases. The scientists found that the three genes, ASCC1 , CTHRC1 and MSR1, are much more likely to have mutations in people that have esophageal cancer or Barrett esophagus, which is a precursor to esophageal cancer. The scientists looked at 116 cases of patients suffering from some form of esophageal disease. Of those 116 cases, 11 percent were found to have a mutation in at least one of the three genes.

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Treating Heartburn at Home

Posted: Oct 12 in Reflux Resources by

If you think you are experiencing frequent heartburn or acid reflux there is a chance that you have gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. But what is acid reflux, and why are you experiencing it so often? Acid reflux happens when the acids from your stomach travel upwards into your esophagus, most often causing a burning sensation in your chest and sometimes even in your throat. Although it’s important to see your Albany physician if you have persistent acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), there are a few home remedies you can use to treat occasional heartburn at home.

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Hernias may cause GERD

Posted: Oct 05 in Reflux Resources by

A hiatal hernia is commonly caused by weak tissues and muscles surrounding the diaphragm, causing part of the stomach to slide into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm, called the hiatus. The majority of people that have a hiatal hernia do not experience any symptoms. However heartburn can often be an indication of a hiatal hernia, especially if the pain occurs after eating or at night in bed.

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How to Control GERD While Travelling

Posted: Sep 21 in Reflux Resources by

Everyday life can be exhausting, which is why many people enjoy taking vacations. However, even vacation can cause headaches of its own. This is especially true if you regularly experience GERD or heartburn. In order to fully enjoy your time off, heed these tips for managing heartburn while you’re away from home.

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6 Drinks to Avoid with Heartburn

Posted: Sep 13 in Reflux Resources by

Most people have heartburn from time to time. This burning, painful feeling is experienced in the throat or chest and is caused by stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus. People who have heartburn twice a week or more are often diagnosed with Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by their local Georgia doctor. GERD is caused by esophageal muscles that don’t close tightly, which allows the contents of your stomach to enter back into the esophagus.

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Acid Reflux Possible an Immune Issue

Posted: Sep 06 in Reflux Resources by

Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD may be the result of cells of the immune systems causing esophagus inflammation, according to a recent study. It’s long been understood that GERD is a direct result of digestive, acidic juices reaching the esophagus and burning it. However, this new study, conducted by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas researchers suggests that there may be other causes, as well.

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Milk and Heartburn

Posted: Aug 23 in Reflux Resources by

A lot of people experience the burning sensation in the chest that occurs when acid from the stomach escapes into the esophagus. If this happens on a regular basis, you could have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), which can occur when the sphincter that separates the stomach and esophagus does not tighten properly.

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Acid Reflux and Exercise

Posted: Aug 22 in Reflux Resources by

People who have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) often have a burning sensation, or heartburn, in their chest as a result of acid reflux. Acid reflux happens when the stomach acid splashes upwards into the esophagus. This occurs when the lower sphincter muscles relaxes and opens, and if the sphincter muscles are damaged or weak acid reflux may become a common occurrence. Exercise can both be a help and a hindrance to people suffering from this often chronic condition.

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Meals for Heartburn Sufferers

Posted: Aug 15 in Reflux Resources by

People who have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) experience heartburn when stomach acids flows from the stomach into the esophagus. Acid reflux sufferers may also have a sore throat, dry cough, hoarseness, and a feeling like they have something stuck in their throat. Altering your meals may help reduce or eliminate your heartburn-related Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms.

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