December 6, 2007
- Heartburn in Children
Television commercials for heartburn medication commonly show an older person experiencing the burning sensation in the upper abdomen or lower chest. All of that could change, however, as the results of a new (2007) study become better known.
That study, done by Medco Health Solutions Inc., analyzed U.S. prescription data for the years between 2002 and [...]
September 4, 2007
- Beware of Heartburn
Heartburn is a mystery to both patients and their physicians.
Nobody knows what really causes it. Researchers have learned that “for some reason” the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not function properly, allowing the stomach’s contents to flow back into the esophagus. They don’t know, however, why the LES fails to fulfill its duty. What researchers [...]
August 24, 2007
- Heartburn - Medical Mystery
You say you have heartburn, but what does that mean? Is it serious? What causes it?
Your Physician’s Answer
Heartburn remains a mystery to physicians. They are not really sure what causes it. Yes, they know that “for some reason” the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to function properly. That ring of muscle fails to keep the [...]
May 31, 2007
- Psychiatric GERD
It is a well-known fact that a wide array of complaints can be attributed to mental or emotional causes rather than actual physical disorders. Psychiatric GERD is thought to be among those.
Psychiatric GERD is more accurately called psychosomatic GERD. Psychosomatic disorders are physical conditions that are influenced by psychological or emotional factors. To put it [...]
May 29, 2007
- GERD - Treat it with Betaine Hydrochloride?
Betaine and GERD seem an odd couple to many people. GERD involves stomach acid washing back into the esophagus. Betaine hydrochloride is acid. Logically, it would seem that reducing the amount of acid would lessen the problem while increasing acid would make the problem worse. Why would you want to use betaine hydrochloride for GERD?
Betaine [...]
May 1, 2007
- GERD, Acid Reflux, or Heartburn - Which Is Worst?
Begin reading about heartburn, and you will soon find other words entering your research: acid reflux and GERD. Confused, you look for distinguishing traits. Which symptoms go with which complaint? Which is worst?
GERD, acid reflux, and heartburn are really one and the same complaint. Medical professionals make these distinctions, however:
* Heartburn: The burning feeling caused [...]
April 7, 2007
- Help Children Understand Heartburn
The “Merriam Webster Online Dictionary” defines heartburn as: “a burning discomfort behind the lower part of the sternum due especially to spasmodic reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.”
An adult may understand that, but how do you help children understand heartburn?Heartburn Balloons
Heartburn can be explained to children with “heartburn balloons”. This experiment is [...]
April 5, 2007
- Heartburn: Is Food the Culprit?
Heartburn is a common complaint, with at least 50 percent of the adult population in the U.S. experiencing it once a week or more. Heartburn varies from one individual to another, but most agree that it is a burning or uncomfortable sensation at the top of the abdomen, just behind the breastbone.
Heartburn’s True Cause
The main [...]
March 26, 2007
- Natural Heartburn Relief Methods
Heartburn, that burning sensation at the lower end of the esophagus, is far too common. In some cases, heartburn may be caused by more serious medical concerns. You will want to get your physician’s advice to rule out such before undertaking natural Heartburn Relief.
If yours is common heartburn, there are a number of natural Heartburn [...]
March 11, 2007
- How Did Heartburn Get Its Name?
Heartburn is defined by “Merriam Webster Online Dictionary” as: “a burning discomfort behind the lower part of the sternum due especially to spasmodic reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.”
An Odd Name
Oddly enough, heartburn is not connected with your heart. Heartburn’s burning discomfort in your lower chest is connected to a sometimes accompanying [...]
