What is GERD and how can I treat it?
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is caused by stomach acid splashing into the esophagus What you should know: • A condition in which stomach acid splashes into the esophagus •Symptoms include frequent heartburn and acid regurgitation •Lifestyle changes, OTC antacids, can provide quick relief Related Videos: •GI and Digestive videos, www.youtube.com Related Health Articles: •IBS: Symptoms and Treatment Do you have frequent bouts of constipation alternating with diarrhea Have you periodically experienced abdominal pain, gas, painful cramping, bloating, nausea, and loss of appetite for no apparent reason If so, you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)…Read More: bit.ly •GERD What is GERD GERD is the acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which stomach acid frequently splashes into the esophagus… Read More: bit.ly •Heartburn: Symptoms and Treatment Lying down after a big meal, you feel a burning pain in the center of your chest. Before long, the fire spreads upward to your neck. The pain eventually dies down, but not before you curse that third helping…Read More: bit.ly •Freeing Yourself from Digestive Distress Even those who aren’t enamored with food but eat simply because it’s necessary may wolf down their lunch only to find it biting back a couple hours later. And what do too many of us do when our stomachs bloat, cramp, or send us running to the bathroom We reach for an elixir, a mint, pill or potion to tame the unquiet tummy …
