Advice: When heartburn is difficult to treat, the issue could be how you’re taking your medication. But for many people, it’s a sign something else is going on.
When nothing seems to be working, it’s often a problem with how you are taking the medication. But it also could be that acid reflux is not the real issue.There is a lot of confusion and misuse regarding the terms associated with heartburn, despite its being a common ailment. These terms include acid and nonacid reflux, regurgitation, gastroesophageal reflux disease and non-erosive reflux disease .Your stomach naturally produces acid to break down food.
If you have typical heartburn symptoms — a burning sensation in the chest, usually after eating, that may be worse when lying down — that’s often enough for a physician to say you probably have a problem with acidic reflux. NERD is diagnosed in some patients with a normal upper endoscopy whose symptoms are still the result of acid reflux. To make that diagnosis, gastroenterologists can do a test called a
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Advice | Ask Amy: Sisters estranged for decades after one forgave the other’s abuserIs there a way to mend the relationship between a girl who was abused and her sister who forgave her abuser?
Read more »
2 ‘old farts’ set up at park to give out free adviceTwo men say they are giving out free advice along with a few laughs.
Read more »
2 ‘old farts’ set up at park to give out free adviceTwo men say they are giving out free advice along with a few laughs.
Read more »
2 ‘old farts’ set up at park to give out free adviceTwo men say they are giving out free advice along with a few laughs.
Read more »
Advice | 8 less-expensive spring break destinationsPrices for spring break flights and hotels are high, but deals can still be found in Las Vegas, Mexico, Georgia and France.
Read more »
Ask Amy: I’m your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I doPlus: How am I supposed to know if I’ll get along with my own kid?
Read more »