If you’ve felt a painful and burning sensation from your upper abdomen to your chest or throat, that’s acid reflux. Acid reflux usually occurs after meals, at nighttime, or when you are lying down – especially after having a big or greasy dinner. Acid reflux is a common digestive problem, and its most common symptom is heartburn, accompanied by a bitter or sour taste in your mouth. If left untreated, the condition can become chronic and develop into GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), ... [Read More]
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Causes of Indigestion
You can have occasional indigestion after eating a large meal, greasy food, or foods that “don’t agree” with you. However, chronic or frequent indigestion may be caused by an underlying digestive condition. Indigestion that is only an infrequent stomachache is not a disease but is rather a symptom of what you’re eating or how much you’re eating. Different people also have digestive issues when consuming different foods – people react differently when it comes to digesting various types of ... [Read More]
Living with Acid Reflux
If you suffer from heartburn, frequent regurgitation or bloating, you may have gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), also known as acid reflux. Acid reflux often is brought on by excess mid-section fat putting pressure on the stomach, forcing the backflow of acid back up the esophagus. Acid reflux usually presents as a burning sensation in the chest and/or throat and may be accompanied by regurgitation of acid into the throat or mouth. Bloody or dark stools are also symptoms of the ... [Read More]
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