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

Are Painkillers Making Your Acid Reflux

[ad_1] Regardless if you suffer from occasional acid reflux, GERD or Barrett’s Oesophagus, did you know that taking certain common painkillers can actually cause or make acid reflux worse? Acid reflux that results from medication, whether it is over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription drugs, is often called acid drug reflux. The frequent and prolonged use of … Read more

Treating Heartburn, Gastritis, Reflux and

[ad_1] Because GERD is so complex, one has to understand the mechanisms underlying the problem. GERD is due to a hiatal hernia. When there is a hiatal hernia, there are different degrees of reflux of stomach acid up to the esophagus. The primary symptom of GERD is heartburn. Another common problem associate with GERD is … Read more