What Is GERD?
If you feel a painful burning sensation in your chest after you eat, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Heartburn is a classic symptom...
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- Acid Reflux and GERD
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Diseases and Conditions
- Infectious Disease
- Procedures and Treatments
- Special Diets
- Tube Feeding
Lifestyle Changes For Controlling GERD
When you have GERD, stomach acid feels as if it's backing up toward your mouth. Whether or not you take medication to control your...
Medications For GERD
GERD can be treated with several types of over-the-counter or prescription medications. In many cases, medications may be used together to help treat your...
Surgery For GERD
During this surgery, called a fundoplication, your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is re-created by wrapping the top of your stomach around the esophagus. It can sometimes be...
Medications For Acid Reflux
Your healthcare provider has told you that you have acid reflux. This is a condition that causes stomach acid to wash up into your throat. For...
Tips To Control Acid Reflux
To control acid reflux, you'll need to make some basic diet and lifestyle changes. The simple steps outlined below may be all you'll need to relieve...