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”. [...]

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 [...]

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? [...]

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