Acid Reflux

Does Coke provide help for heartburn? For me, the jury is still out. I had severe heartburn for the last few nights. I found myself eating Tums and drinking Mylanta. I polished off the last of the Mylanta, with very temporary relief and ate about 10 Tums, with no resulting relief and was out of options. Keep in mind, this ocurred late at night. Suddenly I got a distinct craving for a Coke. Drinking a Coca-Cola seemed ludicrous to me, especially with all of the acids and carbonation that it has. Desperate, I drank the soda rather quickly then suddenly passed out. I was exhausted and fell asleep, so I'm not sure whether the Cola was the answer to my relief or not, but I do believe it's worth a try.

I have been having much worse acid reflux and left arm pain. I started using Dulera about a month ago

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Colic is something a baby gets that make them cry usually from healthy babies been feed. Reflux is when a baby eats and then throws the milk right back up.

gastroesophageal reflux disease

One home remedy is to raise your mattress while sleeping. Using continuous monitoring of pH (acidity) within the esophagus among several alternative positions at rest, this randomized clinical trial detected a significant decrease in the time that the esophagus was exposed to highly acid conditions when using a foam wedge to elevate the head, and also showed a decrease in the time necessary for the acid to be cleared. Interestingly, use of a wedge-shaped mechanism was significantly more effective than elevation through the use of standard bed blocks. Source: http://www.bedlift.com/Sleeping.htm
Loses weight and quits smoking

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The throat. The stomach acid reluxes into the throat and the acid causes burning.

Though heartburn is the characteristic symptom of GERD in adolescents and adults, GERD in children and infants is not so easy to recognize. Frequent vomiting or spitting up is the usual indicator for GERD in children. However, vomiting can be a symptom of many other childhood disorders, including stomach flu, allergy, or a related symptom to almost any illness. Frequent vomiting that continues after the first four months of life or is excessive at any time usually indicates the presence of GERD. Constant crying with back arching usually accompanies the frequent vomiting.

Children with GERD who are preschool age and older often have gas and abdominal pain above the navel. They only have intermittent vomiting. They can also experience chest pain or true heartburn symptoms, which can last up to two hours and get worse after eating. Bending over or lying down makes the heartburn worse.

Children with GERD exhibit difference symptoms. They can either gain or lose weight. One group of children will eat more because they are uncomfortable and a full stomach seems to make them feel better temporarily. Another group of children are often very picky about what they eat, refusing specific foods. These children will only eat a few bites even though they might be very hungry. A third group of children report having trouble swallowing; they choke or gag whenever they eat, no matter what foods are served. A fourth group of children will drink liquids constantly because doing so soothes the burning feeling in their esophagus.

Respiratory symptoms are twice as likely to occur in children with GERD as those who do not have it. Children often have frequent sore throats when they wake up in the morning, sinus infections, bronchitis, and dry coughs. These children have a constantly runny nose or a hoarse, deep voice. They can also experience wheezing or other asthma symptoms. Some children aspirate the stomach contents, which can cause pneumonia or even sudden death.

Sleep is often disturbed. Children often wake up with a nighttime cough or choke when they lie down. Some children experience sleep apnea (interrupted breathing).

Other children have frequent ear infections or drool a lot. Some infants and toddlers will insist on being held upright and not laid down, often falling asleep over a parent's shoulder or in a parent's arms. In some extreme cases, when there is a lot of stomach acid regurgitation, the child's teeth will show enamel erosion.

Children with GERD may also have hiccups or belch a lot. They can also have bad breath and complain of having a sour taste in their mouths.

Some children with GERD have anemia. This condition usually develops because there is an ulcer in the lining of the esophagus that has begun to bleed.

it says that acupressure is one of the aids in to ease acid reflux and also by relaxation therapy.

Adhering to a special diet can greatly reduce many of the symptoms brought on by acid reflux. Since reflux tends to worsen after meals, it's important to avoid foods that can aggravate the condition. Such foods actually decrease the amount of pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter, which encourages the reflux. Read more: Good Foods to Eat With Acid Reflux | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5147799_good-foods-eat-acid-reflux.html#ixzz1fl3hmpRh and yes it is good to eat.

acid reflux meds. rarely work though

Muscle cramps are (a syndrome) caused by an overdose of a chemical alkaline used to neutralize (acids). Things like calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate are biologically unstable and temporary reduce cramps, but are later the cause for new cramps if too much is taken. So they remain, as a vicious circle! More than neutralizing acid is NOT recommended! If a chemical such as a (bi)carbonate must be used instead of a food neutralizer such as milk, then mix them with a strong food acid such as lemon juice for 15 minutes before taking them to stabilize into a biological foodstuff. Otherwise within 2 days of a (chemical alkaline) overdose, "here comes cramps"!

This is not done as a routine investigation for reflux. However long standing and large hiatus hernia associated with reflux may require a CT scan for proper assessment, if Surgery is contemplated .

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastro Esophagus Reflux Disease
GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

no. the tums will settle your stomach but the marijuana will make you want to eat. if you have the need to take tums then when you smoke be sure not to eat things that will give you heart burn or acid reflux

Reflux Esophagitis is also known as acid reflux. It can be caused by weak muscles in the area where it enters the stomach. Certain things such as smoking, eating spicy foods and drinking too much alcohol can make the condition worse.

Hydrochloric acid and nitric acid have comparable degrees of acidity; the strength of either acid will depend upon the concentration.

Mint can aggravate acid reflux, yes.

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Yes, when you suffer from GERD or basically acid reflux disease, there are definitely foods that you should avoid eating. gicare.com/Diets/GERD.aspx

Yes, it can be repaired and no it is not the cause of acid reflux.