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Acid reflux is a medical condition that causes stomach acid to migrate up into the esophagus, causing a pa… More
Acid reflux is a condition that occurs when the acid in the stomach leaks into the esophagus. When you eat… More
Some symptoms of acid reflux include a burning sensation in the chest, a dry cough and a hoarseness in the… More
Acid reflux, also known as gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and commonly termed "spitting up,"affec… More
In order to test for acid reflux, a therapeutic trial will usually be administered in which medication is … More
Alternative treatments for acid reflux may include losing weight, initiating an exercise program and avoid… More
Left untreated, acid reflux disease is damaging to the esophagus, as it causes erosive esophagitis (EE) wh… More
Acid reflux can be a big problem for those who appreciate the finer (greasier and fattier) foods in life. … More
Acid reflux disease is a condition that is likely to occur as a result of pregnancy, and it may last from … More
Acid reflux disease, formally called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition characterized … More
Acid reflux is a condition where the sphincter muscle between your stomach and esophagus does not work pro… More
Gastritis is also referred to as gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The disease affects the esopha… More
Everyone experiences the occasional acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux, or GER). Regurgitation of stomac… More
Acid reflux occurs when too much stomach acid is produced or a faulty valve at the base of the esophagus f… More
A very common disorder, acid reflux results when digestive acid backs up from the stomach into the esophag… More
Summary: Acid reflux is a medical condition that causes stomach acid to migrate up into the esophagus, causing a painful, burning feeling in the chest. Find out how acid reflux is caused when the sphincter that closes off food in the stomach stays open, with information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Ken Savage is a graduate of the Kansas City University school of medicine and bioscience. He completed his internship at Suncoast Hospital, and is now in private practice in Tampa,...read more
A healthy body should be a top priority is everyone's life not matter age or physical state. Keeping healthy means exercising, eating right and monitoring health with yearly physicals and through home health monitors. Avoiding unhealthy habits, such as smoking or eating poorly, can increase general health and improve long-term health issues. In this free video series on medical conditions and health, a family practitioner explains a variety of general health facts. Learn about GERD, heartburn and acid reflux, including symptoms and treatments. Get information on how smoking cigarettes and smoking pot can affect growth, heart health and general well being. Staying healthy is easy with the right tips and information, found in this free video series from a doctor.
"Hi, I'm Dr. Savage. I'm here to tell you what acid reflux is. Simply, it's acids that reflux from the stomach, reflux meaning actually migrates, make it into the esophagus. And if you don't know what the esophagus is, it's actually the little tube that goes from the throat and into the stomach. It's where all the food and water that you eat goes. Now if things go backwards, the food or the acids that digest the food gets into the esophageal area, that's basically reflux. This happens because the sphincter, which is the little smooth muscle which closes it off when there's food in the stomach, it actually stays open and allows that acid to go backwards. That's basically it. I'm sure this has been informative. I'm Dr. Savage, here's to your health!"
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