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Severe acid reflux can lead to esophagitis. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Muscles in the lower esophagus normally prevent stomach acid from coming back up into the esophagus, but when a person suffers from mild, moderate or severe acid reflux, the muscles do not stop the acid from entering the esophagus and this stomach acid can cause pain and inflammation of the esophagus, which is caused esophagitis. Managing acid reflux disease is all about preventing acid from leaking back up into the esophagus.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is the "backward" movement of stomach acid into the esophagus.
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Can acid reflux kill you in your sleep?
Acid reflux can cause cancer of the throat if it is severe and left untreated for a long period of time. The disease itself will not kill you in your sleep.
Is acid reflux heartburn as painful as it sounds?
Acid reflux can be pretty painful, especially to those who suffer from frequent acid reflux episodes. The amount of pain, of course, would really depend upon that particular person's pain threshold and how severe the acid reflux symptoms are. Symptoms include heartburn/acid indegestion, regurgitation ("wet burps" or small amounts of vomit), and dyspepsia (general stomach discomfort). See Web MD's article on Acid Reflux at http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/acid-reflux-symptoms for more info.
How do you say acid reflux in french?
"acid reflux" is "reflux gastrique" in French.
Can you have kids if you have acid reflux?
Does acid reflux contribute to sterility? No. But if you have kids, their behaviour can contribute to acid reflux.
Can Dulera inhaler trigger periodic severe acid reflux and coincidental periodic left arm pain?
I have been having much worse acid reflux and left arm pain. I started using Dulera about a month ago
Can you die from acid that burns in your tummy?
If you have severe acid reflux, that means acid from your stomach comes up your esophagus. That could cause occasional vomiting. It can cause damage to your esophagus over time. If you suspect you have severe or mild acid reflux, you should see a doctor. You stomach makes a new layer of mucus every 2 weeks so it won't digest itself.
Does ascorbic acid causes acid reflux?
NO! surprisingly enough it's actually citrus foods such as sodas, juices, and sour candies or drinks. if your kids are having unidentifiable pain such as nausea or severe abdominal pain but no vomiting or severe headaches this is probably the cause. Acid reflux can be treated by Prilosec but you should probably go to a doctor just to be sure it's nothing too serious Ascorbic acid is just Vitamin C and people with acid reflux still need Vitamin C just like everyone else.
What is the medical abbreviation meaning acid reflux?
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the abbreviation meaning acid reflux.
What are some foods that can cause acid reflux?
Many foods can cause symptoms of acid reflux to be particular severe, but primarily foods that are high in what lay people consider "hot" spices and sauces are the worst culprits. Avoiding spicy foods such as traditional Indian food, nachos, pepperoni, and Slim Jims will help reduce acid reflux problems.
Can acid reflux disease be transmitted?
No. Acid reflux is not contagious nor is it hereditary.
What can cause abdominal pain that severe pain on the left side with vomiting and nausea and burping with acid reflux and abdominal swelling?
IBS
Can white mint aggravate acid reflux?
Mint can aggravate acid reflux, yes.
