Heartburn-Reflux Disease Information
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Heartburn,commonly a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD),can often be effectively managed with a combination of dietary changes,lifestyle modification and medications.
Medications, when taken properly,can play an effective role in the short and long term management of both the symptoms of heartburn and the health consequences of GERD. Proton pump inhibitors(PPIs),such as Prilosec,Prevacid, nexium and Protonix,should ideally be taken 15-30 minutes before the first meal of the day.
Avoiding chocolate,peppermint,fried or fatty foods,caffeine and alcohol may improve GERD symptoms.
Stopping smoking and weight loss both help to improve symptoms.
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Babies Can Have Reflux, Too
(HealthDay News) -- Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus. It's common among adults, but babies aren't immune from it either.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine discusses the warning signs of a baby struggling with reflux:
- Frequent, persistent coughing.
- Crying all the time, as if baby is in pain.
- Vomiting frequently, particularly within the first few weeks of birth.
- Vomiting with extreme force.
- It appears that baby is holding the breath or not breathing for a period.
- Slower-than-normal growth.
- Loss of weight.
- Wheezing during breathing.
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