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What are the difference in symptoms for heartburn vs. a heart attack?
Stomach acid radiating up your throat is a sign of heartburn and it can last for a short while or even up to a few hours. It tends to occur more right after eating, bending over, or lying down. There are many more signs and symptoms that indicate or possibly may indicate a heart attack. Symptoms range from shortness of breath, sweating, episodes of chest pain, pressure and/or fullness that can last for more than just a few moments, fainting, nausea, and even pain that can go from your chest to your shoulders to your arms and back and even to your teeth and/or jaw. The best way to find out for sure if it's just heartburn or a heart attack is to go to your nearest emergency room just to be safe.
What is the biggest upset ever?
Oregon state Vs. Usc
Is solid antacid better for heartburn than liquid antacid?
yes, solid antacid is better than liquid because of the ingrediants, they seem to work better for relieving acid burns tums vs. gravison and then its gone tums wins, better, more drops of HCL means it works better but why? simply, it is known more longer and has been improved on for years, 1 tablet can do the job whereas the liquid, needs more mg do help it
How fast alcohol is absorbed depends on what?
It depends on the concentration of the alcohol (ex. liquor vs. wine vs. beer) and how much food you have in your stomach.
How does man vs food prepare his stomach for challenges?
He doesn't eat the day before his challenges :)
What song title contains the word 'stomach'?
Butterflies In Your StomachFootprints On My StomachYo StomachSick To My StomachStomach Vs. Heart
Does the baby grow inside uterus or stomach?
The uterus is the organ in which babies grow. vs. Food get digested in the stomach.
Will Wes Craven make another Nightmare on Elm Street or Freddy vs Jason 2?
No, Wes Craven was not involved in the first Freddy Vs Jason and is quite upset by the need for a remake to what he called 'his baby', referring back to the 1st Nightmare On Elm Street.
What is meant by Rule out A vs. B vs. C?
When a health care provider writes "rule out" before a list of diagnoses, it means that those are theories about the cause of the patient's symptoms. The health care provider will use strategies to narrow the possible explanations.
What is an upset in football?
When the under dog team defeats the team that most people expect to win. For example 2011 playoffs Saints vs Seahawks, the seahawks defeated the saints when saits had a much better record
Gastroesophageal reflux disease?
DefinitionGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.Alternative NamesPeptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic; Dyspepsia - GERDCauses, incidence, and risk factorsWhen you eat, food passes from the throat to the stomach through the esophagus (also called the food pipe or swallowing tube). Once food is in the stomach, a ring of muscle fibers prevents food from moving backward into the esophagus. These muscle fibers are called the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES.If this sphincter muscle doesn't close well, food, liquid, and stomach acid can leak back into the esophagus. This is called reflux or gastroesophageal reflux. This reflux may cause symptoms, or can even damage the esophagus.The risk factors for reflux include hiatal hernia (a condition in which part of the stomach moves above the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities), pregnancy, and scleroderma.Obesity, cigarettes, and possibly alcohol also increase the chance of GERD.Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux can be brought on or worsened by pregnancy and many different medications. Such drugs include:Anticholinergics (e.g., for seasickness)Beta-blockers for high blood pressure or heart diseaseBronchodilators for asthmaCalcium channel blockers for high blood pressureDopamine-active drugs for Parkinson's diseaseProgestin for abnormal menstrual bleeding or birth controlSedatives for insomnia or anxietyTricyclic antidepressantsIf you suspect that one of your medications may be causing heartburn, talk to your doctor. Never change or stop a medication you take regularly without talking to your doctor.SymptomsMore common symptoms are:Feeling that food may be left trapped behind the breastboneHeartburn or a burning pain in the chest (under the breastbone) Increased by bending, stooping, lying down, or eatingMore likely or worse at nightRelieved by antacidsNausea after eatingLess common symptoms are:Cough or wheezingDifficulty swallowingHiccupsHoarseness or change in voiceRegurgitation of foodSore throatSigns and testsYou may not need any tests if your symptoms are not severe.If your symptoms are severe or they come back after you have been treated, one or more tests may help diagnose reflux or any complications:Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) is often used to identify the cause and examine the esophagus (swallowing tube) for damage. The doctor inserts a thin tube with a camera on the end through your mouth. The tube is then passed into your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.Barium swallowContinuous esophageal pH monitoringEsophageal manometryA positive stool occult blood test may diagnose bleeding from the irritation in the esophagus.TreatmentTo prevent heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may trigger your symptoms. For many people, these include:AlcoholCaffeineCarbonated beveragesChocolateCitrus fruits and juicesTomatoesTomato saucesSpicy or fatty foodsFull-fat dairy productsPeppermintSpearmintIf other foods regularly give you heartburn, avoid those foods, too.Also, try the following changes to your eating habits and lifestyle:Avoid bending over or exercising just after eatingAvoid garments or belts that fit tightly around your waistDo not lie down with a full stomach. For example, avoid eating within 2 - 3 hours of bedtime.Do not smoke.Eat smaller meals.Lose weight if you are overweight.Reduce stress.Sleep with your head raised about 6 inches. Do this by tilting your entire bed, or by using a wedge under your body, not just with normal pillows.Over-the-counter antacids may be used after meals and at bedtime, although they do not last very long. Common side effects of antacids include diarrhea or constipation.Other over-the-counter and prescription drugs can treat GERD. They work more slowly than antacids but give you longer relief. Your doctor or nurse can tell you how to take these drugs.Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most potent acid inhibitors: omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), iansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (AcipHex), and pantoprazole (Protonix)H2 antagonists: famotidine (Pepsid), cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), and nizatidine (Axid)Promotility agents: metoclopramide (Reglan)Anti-reflux operations (Nissen fundoplication and others) may be an option for patients whose symptoms do not go away with lifestyle changes and drugs. Heartburn and other symptoms should improve after surgery, but you may still need to take drugs for your heartburn. There are also new therapies for reflux that can be performed through an endoscope (a flexible tube passed through the mouth into the stomach).Expectations (prognosis)Most people respond to nonsurgical measures, with lifestyle changes and medications. However, many patients need to continue taking drugs to control their symptoms.ComplicationsBarrett's esophagus (a change in the lining of the esophagus that can increase the risk of cancer)Bronchospasm (irritation and spasm of the airways due to acid)Chronic cough or hoarsenessDental problemsEsophageal ulcerInflammation of the esophagusStricture (a narrowing of the esophagus due to scarring from the inflammation)Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve with lifestyle changes or medication.Also call for any of the following symptoms:BleedingChoking (coughing, shortness of breath)Feeling filled up quickly when eatingFrequent vomitingHoarsenessLoss of appetiteTrouble swallowing (dysphagia) or pain with swallowing (odynophagia)Weight lossPreventionHeartburn prevention techniquesLooking at the esophagus with an endoscope and obtaining a sample of esophagus tissue for examination (esophagoscopy with biopsy) may be recommended to diagnose Barrett's esophagus.Follow-up endoscopy to look for dysplasia or cancer is often advised.ReferencesWang KK, Sampliner RE. Updated guidelines 2008 for the diagnosis, surveillance and therapy of Barrett's esophagus. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008;103(3):788-797.Khan M, Santana J, Donnellan C, Preston C, Moayyedi P. Medical treatments in the short term management of reflux oesophagitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev(2). 2007;CD003244.Wilson JF. In the clinic: gastroesophageal reflux disease. Ann Intern Med. 2008;149(3):ITC2-1-ITC2-15.
Who would win skunk vs rat vs lion vs cat vs horse vs aligator vs crocodile vs monkey vs cobra vs wolf vs tiger vs cheetah vs dog vs rhino vs shark vs whale vs fish vs bear vs deer vs mouse?
rhino
