The Cure is All in Knowing How to Get Rid

[ad_1] Heartburn hurts! Not only that, but when someone has their first attack, it’s scary. After all, in most people’s minds, all of that pain in the chest can only mean a heart attack. More seasoned veterans of heartburn attacks, however, know that heartburn has nothing to do with the heart and everything to do … Read more

Antacid Alternatives and Preventions

[ad_1] Heartburn is painful and is known as gastroesophageal reflux, a digestive disorder. It occurs when the esophagus valve weakens or does not work properly. This disorder allows acid to flow backward into the esophagus from the stomach. It is considered a disease and could carry symptoms such as stomach pain, belching, queasiness and bloating. … Read more

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Overview

[ad_1] Eosinophilic Esophagitis EoE or EE The esophagus is the portion of the anatomy in the throat that connects the digestive system delivering food from a person’s mouth to the stomach. Sometimes, conditions can develop causing the esophagus to become inflamed resulting in difficulties from discomfort to malnutrition. There are several reasons inflammation can exist … Read more

What Are Stomach Ulcers?

[ad_1] Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcer or peltic ulcer, is a lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach. Doctors used to believe that stressful lifestyle and poor diet caused ulcers. Later, it was discovered that an off-balance between digestive fluids (hydrochloric acid and pepsin) resulted in ulcers. Today, research shows that … Read more

Acid Reflux and the Phrenic Nerve

[ad_1] “Doc! Since you started adjusting me I haven’t had any acid reflux!” I hear this almost every day. It’s either heartburn, acid reflux, tightness in the chest or whatever. This even happens in cases that have persisted for years. Recently, one patient happily informed their medical doctor about the abrupt stop to 15 years … Read more