Welcome to Acid Reflux Blog
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up or refluxes) into the esophagus. The liquid can inflame and damage the lining (cause, cause esophagitis) of the esophagus although visible signs of inflammation occur in a minority of patients.
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What is the difference between heartburn,indigestion, & acid reflux?
Posted on November 14th, 2009 1 commentI had a slight burning sensation in my throat all day and then when I went to bed and laid down I felt like bile come up into my throat. I had to sleep sitting down.
Adhouse, hope this doesn’t sound too stupid but aren’t bile and acid the same thing? -
What are ways that a doctor diagnoses heartburn? (Acid Reflux)?
Posted on November 11th, 2009 2 commentsHow is a doctor suppose to diagnose heartburn? Are there tests or saliva/blood/stool samples? I’m completely clueless on how they narrow it down to heartburn. -
I have acid reflux and when I drink I get heartburn really bad. What types of drinks should I stay away from?
Posted on November 9th, 2009 No commentsI noticed the pain happens when I drink vodka and other types of light drinks… Usually I’ll have to sit for like 5 to 10 mins and the pain is gone and I am able to drink again… The pain is mostly in my shoulder blades when it happens… -
Those who suffer from Acid Reflux and Heartburn?
Posted on November 6th, 2009 5 commentsOver the past few months I have had occasional bouts of acid reflux which have been quite severe and lasting for hours starting late at night and keeping me up all night. Does anyone else suffer from this? Have you cut out certain foods from your diet to be rid it? If so which foods? -
How to get rid of alcohol related acid reflux?
Posted on October 30th, 2009 6 commentsNearly everytime I drink vodka I get acid reflux/ heartburn what can I do to prevent this or get rid of it once it already start hurting? And not drinkingis not an option because I already know that. -
Is there anything I can do at home about acid reflux?
Posted on October 30th, 2009 3 commentsI get what feels like heartburn on a daily basis. I don’t have health insurance though. Is there anything I can do for this at home or over the counter? What causes it, is it a lack of something or is it really just a “disease”? -
I just had a thyroidectomy 5 days ago. Having difficulty with heartburn and acid reflux. Feeling nausea?
Posted on October 21st, 2009 1 commentI just had a thyroidectomy 5 days ago. I am having difficulty with heartburn and acid reflux. Feeling nausea and sometimes vomiting. Is this normal?What is best to eat and drink at this point?
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pregnant, is this acid reflux or what?
Posted on October 20th, 2009 2 commentsim 27 weeks pregnant, and so far my pregnancy has been good..no heartburn and i LOVE hot food. so the last day or so i have been burping and it burns…would this happen to be the dreaded acid reflux? if so, what can i do to help it? me no likey! lol -
Do you think my Thanksgiving meal caused my heartburn/acid reflux?
Posted on October 14th, 2009 6 commentsI’ve had acid reflux/heartburn before, but not like I have it now. My friend told me the spicy seasoning in the food is probably the reason why I have heartburn. I still have lots of food leftover from Thanksgiving. Should I throw it away? -
what are symtoms of acid reflux and what foods help releive it?
Posted on October 14th, 2009 3 commentsi’ve never had acid reflux, but now out of nowhere i’ll get heartburn, and my spit will come up. earlier i ate hot Cheetos,soda,and chocolate.
and about 15 minutes ago my throat burned, it still kinda does, im drinking cold water and i keep having to spit, and i was wondering what are symtoms of acid reflux and what foods can releive it?
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