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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Medications That May Cause Heartburn While we most often think of certain foods as causing heartburn, there are also some medications that may cause heartburn. This is a result of relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), irritating the esophagus, or slowing stomach-emptying. Read more See More About:  preventing heartburn  heartburn causes  medications that cause heartburn Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia There are two categories of hiatal hernias, sliding or paraesophageal. With paraesophageal hernias, the gastro-esophageal junction remains where it belongs, but part of the stomach is squeezed up into the chest beside the esophagus. Read more See More About:  hiatal hernia  paraesophageal hiatal hernia  hiatal hernia symptoms Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) As with the lower esophageal sphincter, if the upper esophageal sphincter doesn't function properly, acid that has back flowed into the esophagus is allowed into the throat and voice box. When this happens, it's called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, or LPR. Read more See More About:  ph testing  endoscopy  fundoplication surgery What Causes Gallstones Causes of gallstones is usually the result of too much cholesterol or bilirubin in the bile. Risk factors for developing gallstones can be a combination of factors, including her heredity, body chemistry, body type, gender, and maybe even an individual's diet. Read more See More About:  gallstones  symptoms of gallstones  treating gallstones Heartburn / GERD Ads Acid Reflux Gerd Diet Reflux Foods Heartburn Diet Heartburn Relief Featured Articles Heartburn - Understanding Heartburn / Acid Reflux Hiatal Hernia Ulcers Complications of Chronic Heartburn Other Digestive Disorders Good Foods / Bad Foods For Heartburn Sufferers -- Acid Reflux Diet   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn Advertisement