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Acid reflux can become very serious if it is not appropriately treated and can even lead to severe complications. The factors responsible for causing acid reflux are multiple: low pressure in the region of the esophagus, inappropriate activity of the lower esophageal sphincter (a muscular valve at the union between the esophagus and the stomach), [...]

Acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) occurs when the liquid that is in the stomach backs up into the esophagus. This is usually a condition which persists throughout the life of the individual. Because the acid backs up into the esophagus, the esophagus may be damaged.

You can read other articles relating to Acid Reflux here…. It seems that one of the major culprits causing acid reflux is alcohol. Not good news for the drinkers amongst us. Take heart though, it is probably only excessive drinking that’s to blame – perceived wisdom is that a couple of glasses of wine with [...]

Acid reflux (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) is a physiological condition that causes the content of the stomach to reflux into the esophagus and throat. Although there are many factors that contribute to the development of acid reflux, the main cause is inappropriate activity of the lower esophageal sphincter (muscular valve that seals the lower ending of [...]

Though the root causes are often unclear, perhaps the most prevalent acid reflux cause is a poor diet. Acid reflux occurs during digestion, when the stomach churns up acid or refluxes it into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat. So if you eat too many highly acidic foods like tomato [...]

Acid reflux is made up of chronic symptoms and / or mucosal damage that are caused by the abnormal reflux of stomach contents, namely the powerful stomach acid. When the gastric contents are expelled into the esophagus, this creates discomfort, pain and possibly lasting tissue damage.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – What is it? IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common bowel disorder consisting of a set of bowel symptoms characterised by bowel pain, bloating and change in stool consistency and frequency. Constipation and diarrhoea are usually associated to irritable bowel syndrome.

Heartburn is defined as an unpleasant “burning” sensation arising from the upper tummy, radiating upwards to the chest, neck and back. The symptoms are intermittent in nature and usually precipitated by food, bending forward or lying in a recumbent position. If you experience heartburn symptoms several times in a week, you probably have gastro-oesophageal reflux [...]