Acid reflux affects many people and can be very painful and uncomfortable. Gastro esophageal reflux disease is referred to as GERD. Gastro esophageal reflux is normal and occurs after eating. People with GERD, experience too much of this reflux. Some common symptoms are heartburn, regurgitation, nausea and vomiting. People with severe and complicated GERD may experience ulcers, strictures, cough and asthma, Barrett’s esophagus, inflammation of the throat and lungs, infection of the lungs, fluid in the sinuses and middle ears and more. Read the rest of this entry »

Does your morning coffee cause you pain? Are you frustrated when a night out dining with friends ends in discomfort instead of relaxed conversation? Do you carry antacids with you every day?

Heartburn is more than just a nuisance. It can detract from enjoying a meal, force you to change your routine and hang over your every decision – what to eat, what to drink, when to lay down. Read the rest of this entry »

Heartburn is a common problem in today’s world. Acid reflux, gastric reflux, GERD, (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) are the many names heartburn has been given. Even though they all share many of the same traits, there are specific medical conditions that can be found in each.Acid reflux or acid disorder reflux is a disorder of the digestive tract. Read the rest of this entry »