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Why is elevation of the head of the bed recommended when you have gastric reflux?
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∙ 10y ago
To prevent stomach contents from refluxing back into the esophagus.
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What is the meaning of Gross head in hydro power projects?
it is the difference in elevation between head and tail water
Is indigestion a sign of another ailment?
Indigestion is commonly called gastric reflux, which is a descriptive term for the flow of stomach contents (eg, acid) up and into the esophagus (the food tube). Mild, intermittent gastric reflux is a very common condition and affects a large minority of people. This can often be relieved by sleeping with an extra pillow under one's head, minimizing acid-generating foods in the diet (eg, caffeine), and/or taking antacids (eg, TUMS). These mild cases are generally without medical consequence.Moderate to severe gastric reflux should be managed by a physician. These cases tend not to respond so well to the interventions mentioned above. Some people with this degree of reflux may simply need more targeted therapy, such as medications that inhibit the production of acid by the stomach. There are several such medications; common ones include ranitidine, cimetidine, omeprazole, and pantoprazole.Others with moderate to severe reflux may need additional evaluation to investigate whether the gastric reflux is associated with an underlying condition. Such conditions do exist, and can generally be categorized as problems with the esophagus and problems with the stomach's production of acid. Esophageal problems include hiatal hernia, in which there is laxity in the muscles that normally prevent backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus; scleroderma is associated with poor muscular control of the esophagus, leading to reflux.Gastric problems are generally those that lead to increased acid production. These include gastrinoma (a tumor made of cells that tell the stomach to make acid), which can lead to Zollinger-Ellison syndrome; and hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels), which can lead to increased acid production.
Reflux board?
DefinitionA reflux board is a device prescribed for use in children who have gastroesophageal reflux. The board tilts the child upward, to prevent or reduce gastroesophageal reflux while the child is lying in bed.InformationA reflux board is used to lift the child's head and shoulders above his stomach. It uses gravity to reduce episodes of gastroesophageal reflux, in which stomach contents flow out of the stomach, back into the esophagus and mouth, and possibly into the lungs. The board is used less often these days, because it has been replaced by new medical treatments and less invasive surgeries (using scopes).
Do elks hibernate?
Nope, they head lower in elevation to feed in winter.
My endoscopy results say I have distal oesophagitis 5cm measurement please explain what this is and how do I recover?
Distal Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus. This can be caused by various reasons. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), infection, trauma and food allergy. The affected portion of your esophagus is 5cm or about 2 inches. This inflammation results from gastric acid, pepsin, trypsin and bile are regurgitated into the esophagus. Symptomatic treatment for mild reflux is antacids, elevated head positioning when prone or sleeping and diet changes including changes to nighttime eating prior to sleeping.
What is the elevation of Bull Head City AZ?
About 540 feet above sea level.
What is hydraulic head in reservoir engineering?
Hydraulic head is related to the amount of energy present in a hydraulic system. Hydraulic head is composed of three components: elevation head, pressure head, and velocity head. As water loses one component of its hydraulic head, the other components increase. For example: water that falls 10 feet loses 10 feet of elevation head and gains 10 feet of velocity head. The only way a hydraulic system can lose hydraulic head is through head loss due to friction.
What is Gastric distension in adult victims during CPR is caused by?
Gastric distention is air in the stomach. It is caused by not having the head tipped back far enough, and breathing into the victim too hard and too fast.
Can you reuse mazda b3000 head bolts again?
not recommended
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What is the recommended water pressure in meters head of water at the basin tap?
The recommended water pressure is 0.5 to 1 bar
What is Diamond Head's elevation?
The base of diamond head is sea level. At least one portion of the cone rises to about 761 feet above sea level.
