Monday, September 26, 2011

About Heartburn / GERD: Women and Heartburn

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From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD

Women and Heartburn
In most cases, what triggers heartburn for women are the same triggers for men. There are, however, a couple circumstances that are unique to women. Read more

Most Frequent Causes of Heartburn
Why there are several causes of heartburn, including some medical conditions, these are the most frequent causes of heartburn. Read more

Good Diet for Peptic Ulcers
For some people, certain foods seem to aggravate their symptoms. For them, they need a diet that is designed to restrict or avoid those foods that may cause irritation to the digestive system, reduce excessive acid production, and prevent unpleasant side effects, such as heartburn. Read more

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
There are two sphincter muscles located in the esophagus: The lower esophageal sphincter and upper esophageal sphincter. When the lower esophageal sphincter is not functioning properly, GERD can develop. If the upper esophageal sphincter doesn't function properly, acid is allowed into the throat and voice box. When this happens, it's called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, or LPR. Read more

 


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