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  #1 Ahmad James on 28 Apr 12

   

  People who suffer from acid reflux tend to have their strongest attacks at night. This is because the body is laying flat and it is much, much easier for acid to flow up the oesophagus when your body is in this position. The last thing anybody needs to be dealing with when they're half asleep is acid reflux and waking up to a mouth full of gastric acid or worse.
  
  What's even stranger is that many people can have bouts of acid reflux during the day without noticing - it happens in such a small way that few people pay attention to it. What happens is that acid comes up into the oesphagus and then goes straight back into the stomach. What you'll get is a taste in the back of your throat which is similar to vomiting but without actually getting sick fully.
  
  Pregnant women are especially prone to suffering from acid reflux. This is because of fluctuating hormone levels and the strange position of the abdomen due to the baby growing inside the womb. These changes in body physiology and chemistry combine to give women the extra burden of heartburn during pregnancy. Crazy eh?
  
  Most pharmacies can sell you a variety of things to deal with your acid reflux problem. This could be everything from a standard antacid to something like Protonix or Prilosec. If you have continual problems with acid reflux then you should contact a doctor as certain conditions can arise from constant acid damage to your esophagus and some can cause permanent harm.
  
  Introduction Acid reflux is the reflux or back flow of stomach liquids into the esophagus, the tube through which food passes into the stomach. Although it is commonly referred to as heartburn, acid reflux has nothing to do with the heart. People feel a burning sensation in the chest and upper abdomen due to the stomach acid that has refluxed into the esophagus. As a disease, acid reflux affects millions worldwide. The medical term for acid reflux disease is Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
  
  Occasional reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus is normal in healthy individuals. However, if you suffer from persistent conditions that hinder your daily life, you may have GERD and may need to be treated.
  
  There are many options available for acid reflux treatment. You can look for a wealth of information about acid reflux on the Internet or visit your physician. The great news is that acid reflux is quite manageable. You can choose from many treatment options including lifestyle changes, over-the-counter remedies and prescription drugs. The most effective approach is to combine all forms of treatment. Surgery is available as a last resort for those whose symptoms won't subside.
  
  Causes of Acid Reflux
  
  GERD's most common cause is the frequent relaxation of the sphincter -- a muscular opening that acts like a valve -- that connects the esophagus to the stomach, allowing stomach acid to move up the esophagus. There could be many reasons for this to occur, including delayed emptying of the stomach, obesity and pregnancy in women. These factors increase the pressure within the abdomen, causing the stomach to press against the diaphragm and hence increasing the chances of acid reflux. heartburn, cure acid reflux, Acid reflux

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">People who suffer from acid reflux tend to have their strongest attacks at night. This is because the body is laying flat and it is much, much easier for acid to flow up the oesophagus when your body is in this position. The last thing anybody needs to be dealing with when they're half asleep is acid reflux and waking up to a mouth full of gastric acid or worse.<br /><br />What's even stranger is that many people can have bouts of acid reflux during the day without noticing - it happens in such a small way that few people pay attention to it. What happens is that acid comes up into the oesphagus and then goes straight back into the stomach. What you'll get is a taste in the back of your throat which is similar to vomiting but without actually getting sick fully.<br /><br />Pregnant women are especially prone to suffering from acid reflux. This is because of fluctuating hormone levels and the strange position of the abdomen due to the baby growing inside the womb. These changes in body physiology and chemistry combine to give women the extra burden of heartburn during pregnancy. Crazy eh?<br /><br />Most pharmacies can sell you a variety of things to deal with your acid reflux problem. This could be everything from a standard antacid to something like Protonix or Prilosec. If you have continual problems with acid reflux then you should contact a doctor as certain conditions can arise from constant acid damage to your esophagus and some can cause permanent harm.<br /> <br />Introduction Acid reflux is the reflux or back flow of stomach liquids into the esophagus, the tube through which food passes into the stomach. Although it is commonly referred to as heartburn, acid reflux has nothing to do with the heart. People feel a burning sensation in the chest and upper abdomen due to the stomach acid that has refluxed into the esophagus. As a disease, acid reflux affects millions worldwide. The medical term for acid reflux disease is Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).<br /><br />Occasional reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus is normal in healthy individuals. However, if you suffer from persistent conditions that hinder your daily life, you may have GERD and may need to be treated.<br /><br />There are many options available for acid reflux treatment. You can look for a wealth of information about acid reflux on the Internet or visit your physician. The great news is that acid reflux is quite manageable. You can choose from many treatment options including lifestyle changes, over-the-counter remedies and prescription drugs. The most effective approach is to combine all forms of treatment. Surgery is available as a last resort for those whose symptoms won't subside.<br /><br />Causes of Acid Reflux<br /><br />GERD's most common cause is the frequent relaxation of the sphincter -- a muscular opening that acts like a valve -- that connects the esophagus to the stomach, allowing stomach acid to move up the esophagus. There could be many reasons for this to occur, including delayed emptying of the stomach, obesity and pregnancy in women. These factors increase the pressure within the abdomen, causing the stomach to press against the diaphragm and hence increasing the chances of acid reflux. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://aboutpersonalhealth.com/category/health-fitness">heartburn</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://aboutpersonalhealth.com">cure acid reflux</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AboutPersonalHealth">Acid reflux</a></div>

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