How to Understand The Symptoms and Causes of Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

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What Is Acid Reflux Disease? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Anthony Mancini | permalink
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WebMD provides an overview of acid reflux disease, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatments, and helpful diet and lifestyle tips.
Tags: acid reflux disease, what is acid reflux, causes of acid reflux

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/what-is-acid-reflux-disease ^[1]

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Get the Facts About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Sa Y 4c T | permalink
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WebMD offers a comprehensive look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that can lead to serious complications.
Tags: gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, heartburn, throat, stomach, lower esophageal sphincter, LES, smoking, weight, stomach acid, proton pump inhibitors, antacids, scarring, cancer, endoscopy, upper GI

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/reflux-disease-gerd-1 ^[2]

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Types of Acid Reflux More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Andre MEYER | permalink
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Acid reflux causes a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the throat. Learn about the different types of acid reflux here.

For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/basics ^[3]

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The Facts and Stats of GERD More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Rachel Talton | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/gerd ^[4]

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Acid Reflux: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Rodrigo Vallarino | permalink
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Why does acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus cause heartburn, and is it a serious problem? Learn more about the causes, and discover how GERD can be treated.

For further reading: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146619.php ^[5]

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Acid Reflux: Click for GERD Diet and Treatment More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Wayne Powell | permalink
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Acid reflux (GERD) can be caused by lifestyle (obesity, smoking cigarettes, etc.), medication, diet, eating habits, and other medical conditions. Medications to treat acid reflux include proton pump inhibitors, coating agents, and promotility agents.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/acid_reflux_disease_gerd/article_em.htm ^[6]

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1. http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/what-is-acid-reflux-disease

2. http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/reflux-disease-gerd-1

3. http://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/basics

4. http://www.healthline.com/health/gerd

5. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146619.php

6. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/acid_reflux_disease_gerd/article_em.htm