Gastro-oesophageal reflux (acid reflux)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a condition where the lower oesophageal sphincter (the muscular ring at the lower end of the oesophagus) is abnormally relaxed and allows the stomach's acidic contents to flow back or 'reflux' into the gullet ... [... more]
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Treatments
Heartburn occurs when acid from the stomach flows back up into the gullet (oesophagus). Doctors now call this condition gastro-oesophageal reflux disease or reflux disease. A valve at the top of the stomach prevents acid from leaving the stomach. ... [... more]
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Being overweight
If you want to know about the problems of being overweight, this is the place to find it. It helps when trying to eat better and exercise more. Body Mass Index (BMI) BMI explained Disordered eating in US teenagers Gastrooesophageal reflux and BMI ... [... more]
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Indigestion - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Indigestion;Gastroesophageal reflux disease;Gastrointestinal Information on Indigestion from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful ... [... more]
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Dysphagia - Overview - definition
National Health Service (NHS); Dysphagia;Pneumonia;Gastroesophageal reflux disease;Stroke;ENT Information on Dysphagia from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Dysphagia ... [... more]
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease - Overview - Introduction
Information on Gastroesophageal reflux disease from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Repeated episodes of GORD can make the lining of your oesophagus inflamed (known ... [... more]
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Gaviscon cool
Gaviscon cool is available as tablets and liquid. Both contain three active ingredients, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate. These three ingredients work together to relieve the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such ... [... more]
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Bisodol extra tablets
Bisodol extra tablets contain three active ingredients, magaldrate, sodium bicarbonate and alginic acid. These ingredients work together to relieve the symptoms of acid reflux, such as heartburn and indigestion. Acid reflux is stomach acid ... [... more]
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Peptac
Peptac liquid contains three active ingredients, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate. These three ingredients work together to relieve the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as heartburn. The active ingredients of ... [... more]
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Gaviscon advance
Gaviscon advance liquid and tablets contain two active ingredients, sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate. These two ingredients work together to relieve the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as heartburn. The active ingredients of ... [... more]
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Irritable bowel syndrome
Heartburn occurs when the acid contents of the stomach pass backwards up into the food pipe (called the gullet or oesophagus). This is also known as stomach acid reflux. Dr Dan Rutherford, GP and Ove Schaffalitzky de Muckadell, consultant and ... [... more]
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Marilyn Olsen
The Complete Health Guide to Preventing and Treating Colds, Nasal Allergies, Rhinitis and Sinusitis Living With Chronic Sinusitis David W. Kennedy, MD, FACS and Marilyn Olsen The Complete Health Guide to Acid Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux ... [... more]
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