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Acid Reflux Disease
By andy casasanta, Thu Dec 8th
What is disease? disease can and often is mistaken for heartburn.But the heartburn symptoms of disease usually occur2 or more days a week for at least 3 months and can damage youresophagus. At the top of your stomach is a muscle called thelower esophageal sphincter (LES), which normally opens andcloses allowing food to enter. It also prevents the acid in yourstomach from backing up into your esophagus. The trouble beginswhen the LES opens at inappropriate times, allowing acid fromthe stomach to get into the esophagus, where it doesn't belong.Acid reflux disease can also lead to more serious medicalconditions that may require hospitalization. in thethroat can cause sore throat. If acid reaches the mouth, it candissolve the enamel of the teeth. Millions of people have thedisease and suffer from its most common symptom - frequent andpersistent heartburn. disease can be treated andcontrolled. How do you get Acid Reflux?
Factors contributing to include fatty foods,cigarettes, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, obesity, pregnancy
anddelayed stomach emptying. Obesity and pregnancy increasepressures within the abdomen (body trunk), pushing the stomachcontents back into the esophagus.Some patients have stomachsthat empty their contents into the intestines very slowly. How serious is Acid Reflux? The lining of the esophagus may become ulcerated and can resultin narrowing, making swallowing of food and, sometimes, liquids,painful and difficult. In people with esophagitis, there mayalso be an increased risk of cancer of the esophagus. How long does last? Acid reflux can last several months or longer if not treated. How is treated? Antacids are medicines that are commonly used to treatacid-related symptoms, like heartburn or indigestion, and workby neutralizing acid in the stomach. However, they are notusually recommended to treat the frequent heartburn suffered bypeople with GERD.
About the author:Submitted By Mr. Andy Casasanta. This author has devoted aportion of his life to health and well being for himself andothers. Which has inspired him to create a tremendous health andpharmacy website. Please visit:www.medheadquarters.net
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