Acid Reflux

This may not be true for everybody. I suffered from acid reflux for a long time and used acid blockers like prevacid, aciphex protonix etc. Recently I found out my reflux symptoms are caused by low acid than high acid. Low stomach acid levels triggers a valve to open causing the acid to move up. With that understanding I started sipping orange juice(regular strength) during and in between meals - that has helped me and I am totally free from reflux these days. I also started sipping a glass of water mixed with a table spoon of apple cider vinegar throughout the day. I believe this has really helped me. This is supported by a lot of research findings you can find on the internet by searching for 'Low acid acid reflux'. I am posting a section of the article from the website 'foodallergysolutions' below: ------------------------------------------- Low Acid Production: Ironically, low stomach acid levels can result in heartburn. This is much more common than increased acid. This problem can be assessed clinically and is readily treatable. Medications: Many medications cause heartburn as a side-effect, including, several acid blockers. These include: Acid Blockers: Prevacid, Prilosec, Zantac, etc. Asthma inhalers (beclamethasone, flovent, etc). Corticosteroids Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Antianxiety medications, such as diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan). Osteoporosis drugs such as alendronate (Fosamax). -----------------------------------------------------

The gallbladder is the organ that can help break down acid in your body, if yours is damaged, has stones, or you quite simply dont have one (due to removal) it can increase the risk of acid reflux occuring. to prevent acid reflux avoid the foods that trigger it for you.. for me its mainly fizzy drinks!

No. They function in encoding, transmitting and expressing genetic information. Meaning that they are what genes are made of and how the genes are expressed.

I'm not a medical professional, but In my case yes!my left ear burns when I get reflux and its miserable.

The lower sphincter is responsible for reflux problems

Acetyl-salacylic acid is the generic name of "aspirin"; pharmacists (called "chemists" in the UK) have the label "ASA" instead of "aspirin", because the name "aspirin" is still trademarked in the UK. Low doses are generally not harmful, but aspirin is an excellent example of the "Goldilocks Principle" of "too little, just right, and too much". High doses of aspirin are deadly (as are high doses of nearly every over-the-counter pain killer).

When taken in "childrens' doses", aspirin can help ease aches and reduce fever for sick children.

Here is a list:

• Orange juice

• Lemon

• Lemonade

• Grapefruit juice

• Cranberry juice

• Tomato

• French fries

• Onion, raw

• Ground beef, chuck

• Marbled sirloin

• Chicken nuggets

• Buffalo wings

• Sour cream

• Milk shake

• Ice cream

• Cottage cheese, regular

• Macaroni and cheese

• Spaghetti with sauce

• Liquor

• Wine

• Coffee, decaffeinated or regular

• Tea, decaffeinated or regular

• Salad dressing, creamy

• Salad dressing, oil & vinegar

• Butter cookie, high-fat

• Brownie

• Chocolate

• Doughnut

• Corn chips

• Potato chips, regular

i dont know what that is,but i know what worked for me after 30 years of suffering from acic reflux and heartburn.i put a couple of capfulls of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water and drink it........you're done.try it for a day or two. it absolutely cured mine.lol.

It depends on the acid, and it depends on the nonmetal. Just as different acids have different effects on a given metal, and a given acid has different effects on different metals, the same is true among nonmetals. Citric acid? Yummy! No problem. However, sulfuric acid or nitric acid can dissolve flesh down to nothing.

Raising the head of the bed, or propping up the upper body with pillows, helps (through gravity) to keep the stomach contents in the stomach, where they belong.

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.

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Try gargling and rinse your mouth/throat out with hydrogen peroxide. also do not eat foods like chips that can scratch the throat. There are as well many medications and cough drops that will leave you feeling much better. hope it helps.

Ibuprofen and agitate the symptoms of acid reflux. Ibuprofen can increase the symptoms and severity of GERD. Studies have demonstrated that NSAID users were twice as likely to have GERD symptoms as those, who did take ibuprofen, Aspirin, and other NSAIDs. Always best to ask your doctor before taking any over-the-counter meds. If you must take ibuprofen and you have been diagnosed with GERD, taking the Ibuprofen with milk and/or yogurt may lessen the potential agitation.

Yes. Ammonia is a base that will neutralize sulfuric acid.

"Essential" amino acids are those that are essential in the diet. The body can make the others from simpler compounds.

Which amino acids are "essential" depends on the species; they're not the same for humans that they are for, say, cats.

Other than that, there's no difference.

IBS

With acid reflux, it's best not to lie down at all right after eating. When you do lie down, I find it best to be propped up, no matter which side. Acid reflux is caused when a muscle between the stomach and esophagus lets acid leak out of the stomach. During the day, gravity usually keeps the acid where it belongs, but when laying down, that may not be the case. Propping up lets gravity still work.

is turkey bacon good to eat with acid reflux

cardiac sphincter/lower esophageal sphincter (LES)

Silent reflux is just like acid reflux except you dont get the symptoms like heartburn or indegestion, you dont know you have it but its there.

Yes, as a general rule anything you have or are being treated for is considered a pre existing condition. Now, depending on where you live and the insurance company you chose, it may not matter as far as coverage goes. For example, some companies will rate you up only depanding on weather your medication is brand name or generic.

Bottem line having Gerd will normally not disqualify you from getting healh insurance