A Wisdom Archive on heartburn

Heartburn - Prevention. If heartburn occurs when lying down, raising the head with pillows or sitting up frequently provides relief – although care must be taken to avoid placing continuous strain on the neck. Avoidance of certain foods shortly before bedtime is frequently advised to avoid future attacks. Heartburn - Medications. Antacids, H2-receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are used (in that order) to treat heartburn. Daily treatment with Antacids is effective for 25-30% of people with GERD. Acid-blocking medications are the most effective f ...

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Physicians typically diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on symptoms alone. When the clinical presentation is unclear, other tests can be performed to confirm the diagnosis or exclude other disorders. Confirmatory tests include: Ambulatory pH Monitoring A probe can be placed via the nose into the esophagus to record the level of acidity in the lower esophagus. Because some degree of variation in acidity is normal, and small reflux events are relatively common, such monitors must be left in place for at ...

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Acid indigestion is a type of indigestion involving an excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Frequent occurrence of acid indigestion can lead to aggravation of the duodenum or to an aggravation of the lining of the stomach, both of which can lead to ulcers which can be life-threatening. It should be distinguished from heartburn, which typically involves aggravation of the esophagus. Common contributors to acid indigestion are: Eating foods with too much fat in them. Eating foods with too much spice i ...

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An antacid is any substance, generally a base, that counteracts stomach acidity. It is taken by mouth to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. Most antacids buffer gastric acid, raising the pH to reduce acid damage. If antacids are ineffective, medication (H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors) may relieve the symptoms. Poor response to medication may be a reas

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Tum or tum can refer to: Technische Universität München (Technical University Munich) Ra, the Egyptian god tum, Tumbuka language (ISO 639-2 language code) The Tum ethnic group of Laos Rigoberta Menchú Tum, 1992 Nobel Peace Prize laureate The singular of Tums, an antacid/calcium supplement use for helping with acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach Other related archivesISO 639, Laos, Nobel Peace Prize, Ra

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Achalasia or acalasia is a failure of a ring of muscle (as a sphincter) to relax (completely). It refers most commonly to esophageal achalasia, which is a neuromuscular disorder of the esophagus characterized by the reduced ability to move food down the esophagus (peristalsis). In addition, the inability of the cardia ( also called lower esophageal sphincter)- to relax in response to swall ... Including:

• Achalasia - Signs and symptoms
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• Achalasia - Complications
• Achalasia - Treatment and new expectations

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A cough is a sudden, often repetitive, spasmodic contraction of the thoracic cavity, resulting in violent release of air from the lungs, and usually accompanied by a distinctive sound. Cough is an action your body takes to get rid of substances that are irritating the air passages. A cough is usually initiated to clear a buildup of phlegm in the trachea; air may move through this passage at up to 480 km/h (300 mi/h) during a contraction. Coughing can also be triggered by a bolus of food going down the trachea instead of the esophagus, ... Including:

• Cough - Complications
• Cough - Treatment
• Cough - External link

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