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… continue, can lead to complications including esophagitis. Esophagitis is irritation or inflammation of … continue, can lead to complications including esophagitis. Esophagitis is irritation or …
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Overview Developing healthier eating habits, losing weight if necessary, and avoiding foods that increase symptoms of GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… cause pain and swelling in your esophagus (esophagitis). Eating too much late at night or … to the stomach. This condition is called esophagitis . Mild GERD symptoms are an … GERD can cause problems such as: Severe esophagitis, esophageal erosion, and ulcers. A …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Heartburn is a feeling of burning, warmth, … with bowel movements, vigorous exercise, and pregnancy. Smoking and use of other tobacco … Children who often vomit after eating during the first 2 years of life are more …
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… Overview When you have GERD, stomach acids and juices back up into the esophagus. This can … A valve opens to let the food pass into the stomach, and then the valve closes. With GERD, …
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… Actionset Overview Healthy eating will help you feel your best and have … water instead of high-sugar drinks. Add some healthy foods. Focus on adding healthy food to …
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Surgery Overview During fundoplication surgery, the upper curve of the stomach (the fundus) is wrapped around the esophagus . Then it's sewn into place so that the lower portion of the esophagus …
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… Overview Heartburn is common during pregnancy. That's because hormones cause the …
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… Actionset Overview Gout is a form of arthritis marked by sudden … inflamed joints. If it is not controlled, gout can cause severe damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the …
