Acid Reflux & Heartburn: Video Series

There are several natural supplements that can be used to manage acid reflux, including antacids like sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide and peppermint oils. Discover additional supplements that are mixed with bicarbonate to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease.

All newborn babies can experience some degree of reflux, and the subsequent symptoms are fussiness, crying and difficulty sleeping. Find out how a baby with GERD symptoms can often be treated by changing their sleeping position with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD symptoms.

The most common symptom of GERD in the throat is a sore throat, which usually occurs in the morning, or as a persistent cough. Learn how GERD can cause a recurrent throat infection that needs to be treated with antibiotics with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD symptoms.

In order to get rid of heartburn, a person should avoid eating spicy food, alcoholic beverages and heavy meals late in the day. Discover which over-the-counter antacids can be used to get rid of heartburn with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on heartburn.

When an individual is diagnosed with acid reflux disease, she typically will be provided with medication for a duration of six to eight weeks. Find out when a patient with acid reflux disease should seek medical attention with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease.

Acid indigestion is most commonly caused by foods, such as spicy foods and alcohol, although weight gain can also be a factor. Learn about medications that are prescribed for acid indigestion with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid indigestion.

The most atypical symtpom of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a chronic cough, or bronchial asthma. Find out how GERD can occasionally cause chronic sinusitis with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD symptoms.

In order to test for acid reflux, a therapeutic trial will usually be administered in which medication is given to a patient to see if symptoms go away. Find out how an endoscopy can be used to see if there is structural damage to the esophagus or stomach with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux.

Alternative treatments for acid reflux may include losing weight, initiating an exercise program and avoiding late-night meals and spicy foods. Find out how effervescent water can be mixed with bicarbonate to alleviate symptoms of acid reflux with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux treatments.

Symptoms affecting the jaw that are associated with GERD are usually a result of an individual clenching their teeth very hard. Determine likely causes of jaw problems with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD symptoms.

The diet for acid reflux should reflect a change in the foods that are eaten, and great foods are ones that will be digested quickly, as opposed to fatty meals. Avoid spicy foods, tomatoes, garlic, onions and peppermints to ease the symptoms of acid reflux disease with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease.

Acid reflux disease is a condition that is likely to occur as a result of pregnancy, and it may last from the onset of a pregnancy until the end. Find out how an increase in hormones may relax the lower esophageal sphincter during pregnancy with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease.

In cases of severe acid reflux disease, the presence of a hiatal hernia may be detected, and it's possible to perform an operation called a fundoplication to restore the stomach to its normal location and close the hiatus. Discover how this operation will decrease or completely eliminate acid reflux disease with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease.

Foods that shouldn't be eaten by people with acid reflux disease include tomato sauce, chewing gum, red wine and spicy foods. Discover how portion control may be a large factor in acid reflux with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and food.

A few early symptoms of chronic GERD include pain in the lower part of the sternum and burping that is accompanied by a sensation of acid in the mouth. Find out how severe cases of GERD can cause bleeding with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD.

Natural heartburn remedies start with a change in the diet and an implementation of bicarbonate to treat the symptoms. Modify the diet and exercise to reduce heartburn with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on heartburn.

In order to immediately alleviate GERD symptoms, the best solution is to take a liquid antacid, although a chewable tablet may last longer. Relieve GERD symptoms and keep them at bay with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD symptoms.

In order to improve acid balance, a person must pay attention to his diet and change what he eats. Discover why some individuals may require surgery to treat acid reflux with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid balance.

The easiest way to prevent heartburn is by wearing loose clothing, leading an active lifestyle, avoiding meals that linger in the stomach and staying away from foods that have a high acid content. Find out how tomato sauce, fried foods and wine can contribute to heartburn with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on heartburn prevention.

Upper-back pain can occasionally be associated with GERD in that esophageal pain may get reflected to the back, although the pain won't be muscular in origin. Learn how upper-back pain that is associated with GERD may be a result of a perception with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD symptoms.

The diagnosis of acid reflux begins by obtaining a good clinical history and performing a therapeutic trial in which medication is tested to see if it has any effect on the symptoms. Find out how endoscopic modalities can be used to determine if a person has acid reflux with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on diagnosing acid reflux.

Symptoms of GERD can include chest pain that mimics a heart attack, and pain will often become manifested in the sternum before radiating to the left side of the body. Discover why many GERD patients are referred by a cardiologist with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD symptoms.