11 April 2010
By Antony
In Acid Reflux News, Heartburn Home Remedies
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By gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, acidic reflux disease) content from the stomach is frequently pushed up into the esophagus and sometimes all the way into the mouth. The content can also sometimes be aspirated down into the throat and the windpipe.
Since there is a high concentration of acid (HCl) and digestive [...]
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12 October 2009
By Antony
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Most people will experience occasional heartburn but millions experience a more serious condition often referred to as GERD, an acronym for gastro esophageal reflux disease. What is GERD and is it the same as Acid Reflux? The answer is “yes”. Typically GERD and Acid Reflux refer to the same problem where liquid contents in the [...]
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27 September 2009
By Antony
In Acid Reflux News
ZEGERID’s effectiveness in controlling nocturnal gastric acidity when dosed at bedtime is intriguing and worthy of further study,” said Donald Castell, MD,
“The goal of PPI use in the evening is to reduce nocturnal gastric acidity, which reduces the possibility of acid reflux in patients with GERD,” Dr. Castell added.
Dr. Castell is professor of [...]
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