Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders. It is a condition where stomach acid refluxes upward into the esophagus.
Usually, the acid in your stomach is retained by a muscular valve at the end of the esophagus, known as the lower esophageal sphincter. The LES is supposed to remain closed, except when swallowing. If it opens at other times, stomach acid can flow upward (reflux) into the esophagus, causing heartburn. Typical symptoms include an uncomfortable feeling of burning, warmth, heat or pain just behind the breastbone, which is commonly referred to as heartburn. Other symptoms can include nausea, increased belching, regurgitation of food and even chronic cough.
Occasional heartburn does not necessarily mean you have reflux disease. In GERD, the symptoms last longer and occur more often.
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homeopathic remedies may help as much as prescribed meds.
I've had success by changing my sleeping habits. Last year, I purchased a bed called a Flex-A-Bed and it has made all the difference in the world.
Acid Reflux is seirous
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