With Acid Reflux Disease, it is possible to aspirate stomach contents into the lungs and develop pneumonia. In a severe case, you could actually suffocate.
Over time, the acid from the stomach can erode the esophagus. Eventually there could be a massive bleed out.
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Monday, March 19, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Acid Reflux Disease: Diagnosing
Acid reflux is nothing to mess with. Unfortunately, a lot of people just think they have bad indigestion and grab a tums. If you have bad heartburn on a regular basis, see a doctor.
There's numerous tests that your doctor may perform in order to diagnose you with Acid Reflux Disease such as:
Whatever it may take, being diagnosed with Acid Reflux Disease and having it treated is of the utmost performance. The next post will talk about a guide to stopping Acid Reflux Disease once and for all.
There's numerous tests that your doctor may perform in order to diagnose you with Acid Reflux Disease such as:
- Endoscopy
- X-Ray of the esophagus
- Throat and larynx examination
- Esophageal acid testing
- Esophageal motility testing
- Gastric emptying studies
- Acid perfusion test
Whatever it may take, being diagnosed with Acid Reflux Disease and having it treated is of the utmost performance. The next post will talk about a guide to stopping Acid Reflux Disease once and for all.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Acid Reflux Disease: Causes and Symptoms
There may be multiple causes of Acid Reflux Disease such as esophageal sphincter, hiatal hernias, esophageal contractions, and emptying of the stomach.
The lower esophageal sphincter is the most important in preventing Acid Reflux Disease. The LES closes off the passage of the esophagus into the stomach and prevents regurgitation of stomach liquids. The only time it may open is when food or saliva is passing from the esophagus into the stomach. However, those diagnosed with Acid Reflux Disease have had noticeable abnormalities in the LES. One of these being weak contraction of the LES and the second being abnormal relaxations. They do not accompany swallows and may last up to several minutes, allowing for acid reflux to occur more easily and may be a major contributing factor to Acid Reflux Disease.
However, a majority of patients with Acid Reflux Disease have hiatal hernias. Yet, it's not necessary to have a hiatal hernia in order to have Acid Reflux Disease. Many even have these hernias but not Acid Reflux Disease. Hiatal hernias contribute to Acid Reflux Disease in a number of ways. If you're having problems with acid refluxing, then I suggest asking your doctor to examine you for a hiatal hernia.
Another cause may be when esophageal contractions are defective and regurgitated acid is not pushed back into the stomach, which is usually responsible for pushing food, saliva, and whatever else is in the esophagus into the stomach.
20% of patients with Acid Reflux Disease suffer because of stomachs that empty abnormally slow after a meal, prolonging the period of time in which reflux may occur, thus contributing to Acid Reflux Disease.
Symtpoms of Acid Reflux Disease include heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. Complications may include ulcers, strictures, asthma, throat, larynx, and long inflammation, among others.
The lower esophageal sphincter is the most important in preventing Acid Reflux Disease. The LES closes off the passage of the esophagus into the stomach and prevents regurgitation of stomach liquids. The only time it may open is when food or saliva is passing from the esophagus into the stomach. However, those diagnosed with Acid Reflux Disease have had noticeable abnormalities in the LES. One of these being weak contraction of the LES and the second being abnormal relaxations. They do not accompany swallows and may last up to several minutes, allowing for acid reflux to occur more easily and may be a major contributing factor to Acid Reflux Disease.
However, a majority of patients with Acid Reflux Disease have hiatal hernias. Yet, it's not necessary to have a hiatal hernia in order to have Acid Reflux Disease. Many even have these hernias but not Acid Reflux Disease. Hiatal hernias contribute to Acid Reflux Disease in a number of ways. If you're having problems with acid refluxing, then I suggest asking your doctor to examine you for a hiatal hernia.
Another cause may be when esophageal contractions are defective and regurgitated acid is not pushed back into the stomach, which is usually responsible for pushing food, saliva, and whatever else is in the esophagus into the stomach.
20% of patients with Acid Reflux Disease suffer because of stomachs that empty abnormally slow after a meal, prolonging the period of time in which reflux may occur, thus contributing to Acid Reflux Disease.
Symtpoms of Acid Reflux Disease include heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. Complications may include ulcers, strictures, asthma, throat, larynx, and long inflammation, among others.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Acid Reflux Disease: What Is It?
Acid Reflux Disease, or GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition in which liquid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. This stomach liquid has the potential to inflame the lining of the esophagus, and in some cases may damage it. The liquid usually consists of acid and pepsin produced by the stomach. In the case of Acid Reflux Disease, acid is the main killer of the regurgitated liquid. Pepsin and bile have a small role, but the acid from Acid Reflux Disease is the star of the show when it comes to damaging the esophagus. That's why it's the first word in this disease!
Acid Reflux Disease may last a lifetime and is labeled as a chronic condition. If there is damage to the esophagus, then you have two chronic conditions. Treatment for Acid Reflux Disease will help drastically, but MUST BE continued indefinitely.
Regurgitation of the stomach's liquid occurs just as much in those that do not suffer from Acid Reflux Disease as it does with those that do. However, the regurgitated liquid of those that do no suffer often contains more acid and resides in the esophagus much longer than those without Acid Reflux Disease.
Automatic bodily functions are constantly protecting itself from the effects of Acid Reflux Disease. When sitting up, regurgitated stomach liquid often flows back down into the stomach due to gravity. Also, while awake, humans repeatedly swallow, reflux or not. These swallows take regurgitated liquid back down into the pits of the stomach. The bicarbonated saliva also neutralizes this acid during the same process. These processes are important to prevent damage to the esophagus.
Not everyone is susceptible to Acid Reflux Disease. Certain conditions within one's body makes it easier for one to develop the disease. In pregnancy, rising hormone levels cause reflux when pressure in the lower esophagus is lowered and the growing fetus exherts pressure on the abdomen. Both of these would increase the risk of developing Acid Reflux Disease, especially those with diseases that weaken muscles in the esophagus. They are all prone to Acid Reflux Disease.
Acid Reflux Disease may last a lifetime and is labeled as a chronic condition. If there is damage to the esophagus, then you have two chronic conditions. Treatment for Acid Reflux Disease will help drastically, but MUST BE continued indefinitely.
Regurgitation of the stomach's liquid occurs just as much in those that do not suffer from Acid Reflux Disease as it does with those that do. However, the regurgitated liquid of those that do no suffer often contains more acid and resides in the esophagus much longer than those without Acid Reflux Disease.
Automatic bodily functions are constantly protecting itself from the effects of Acid Reflux Disease. When sitting up, regurgitated stomach liquid often flows back down into the stomach due to gravity. Also, while awake, humans repeatedly swallow, reflux or not. These swallows take regurgitated liquid back down into the pits of the stomach. The bicarbonated saliva also neutralizes this acid during the same process. These processes are important to prevent damage to the esophagus.
Not everyone is susceptible to Acid Reflux Disease. Certain conditions within one's body makes it easier for one to develop the disease. In pregnancy, rising hormone levels cause reflux when pressure in the lower esophagus is lowered and the growing fetus exherts pressure on the abdomen. Both of these would increase the risk of developing Acid Reflux Disease, especially those with diseases that weaken muscles in the esophagus. They are all prone to Acid Reflux Disease.
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