What is Acid Reflux and How do I Know if I Have it

Title:
What is Acid Reflux and How do I Know if I Have it?
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Summary:
Find out what acid reflux is, what the symptoms are in adults, children and babies. Also learn

Keywords:
acid reflux, acid reflux diet, infant acid reflux, acid reflux symptom, acid reflux treatment,

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Acid reflux, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is technically defined as ch

Symptoms of heartburn in adults is the major symptom of acid reflux, characterized by a burnin

Atypical symptoms of acid reflux include burning sensation at the base of the throat, cough, h

Complications of acid reflux include stricture formation, Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal ulce

Occasional heartburn is common but does not necessarily mean one has acid reflux. Patients tha

Symptoms of acid reflux may be difficult to detect in infants and children. Symptoms may vary

Inconsolable crying, failure to gain adequate weight, refusing food and bad breath are also co

Babies’ immature digestive systems are usually the cause, and most infants stop having acid re

Children that have had heartburn that doesn’t seem to go away, or any other symptoms of acid r

Certain foods promote acid reflux. They include but are not limited to: Coffee, alcohol, calci

Foods high in fats and smoking reduce lower esophageal sphincter competence, so avoiding these

Having more but smaller meals also reduces the risk of acid reflux. Why? Because there is less
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