Gastric acid (also known as stomach acid)
The use of alcohol is associated with an increased incidence of acid reflux disease
Yes. Alcohol is acidic, thereby increasing the incidence of acid reflux.
Stress can be a factor with this + my wife tells me I eat too quick!
Acid Reflux is referred to as GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) but it is most commonly known as heartburn (symptom of reflux).
"acid reflux" is "reflux gastrique" in French.
Does acid reflux contribute to sterility? No. But if you have kids, their behaviour can contribute to acid reflux.
Acid Reflux, or Gastroesophageal reflux if you prefer.
Heartburn and acid reflux can feel similar, but in reality, they are not the same thing. So first and foremost, there would be two technical names. For heartburn, the medical term is pyrosis. For acid reflux, the term is gastroesophageal reflux disease.
http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/medications.html is a good starting point when considering different acid reflux medications. Ask your doctor whether any cheaper alternative medicines will work for you.
It is a medicine for acid reflux. The brand name is Prevacid.
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the abbreviation meaning acid reflux.
No. Acid reflux is not contagious nor is it hereditary.