Archive for the 'Gerd advisor' Category
Asthma, Acid Reflux: What’s the Connection?
Thursday, August 7th, 2008Monday, August 04, 2008
By Jessica Ryen Doyle
When Debra Peterson tells her patients their worsening asthma symptoms may be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, they look at her with shock.
“People are surprised because we are not gastrointestinal doctors,” said Peterson, a family nurse practitioner with Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care in Minnetonka, Minn. […]
What embodies Acid Reflux Gerd? (Secrets of acid reflux gerd)
Monday, April 7th, 2008Many people from all walks of life suffer from the persistent pain of acid reflux. It is a worldwide scourge and if not treated more severe conditions can take place. The lucky ones will have very mild cases of acid reflex from time to time. This disorder also is prevalent among pregnant women.
Acid reflux Gerd […]
Lipitor Considered Harmful When Combined With GERD
Monday, March 17th, 2008Taking GERD medications and Lipitor together may cause some problems. Some have reported neuromuscular degeneration. Lipitor, like most statin drugs, affects your muscles. Guess what? Your heart is a muscle. There are also warnings about Lipitor causing liver problems. Some have reported muscle pain, cramps and weakness. The interaction between different drugs is a real […]
Fire in Your Food Pipe GERD?
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Is fire in your “food pipe” driving you crazy? How can you recognize a food pipe fire?
It can be heartburn or something more serious. If you have an infrequent episode with heartburn it is nothing to worry about. However, frequent heartburn is a serious problem, especially if it occurs daily. You may have gastroesophageal reflux […]
The bed for infants with GERD
Sunday, February 17th, 2008We will discuss the bed for infants with GERD shortly, but first here are some guidelines about this acid reflux disease.
Often Confused with Heartburn
GERD is often confused with heartburn. That is understandable because GERD is a very severe condition whose symptoms are nearly the same as heartburn. Heartburn is a relatively benign condition when compared […]
The Volcanic Variety of Symptoms Acid Reflux GERD
Thursday, February 14th, 2008Symptoms of acid reflux GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) are usually divided into two categories: the complicated and the uncomplicated.
The uncomplicated symptoms are:
* Heartburn
* Nausea
* Regurgitation
These symptoms can be very painful and cause terrible discomfort.
Heartburn and GERD
Pyrosis is a GERD acid reflux symptom that occurs when stomach acid moves up to the esophagus and irritates the esophagus […]
