Women and Heartburn
In most cases, what triggers heartburn for women are the same triggers for men. There are, however, a couple circumstances that are unique to women: Pregnancy and progesterone. Why does pregnancy cause heartburn anyway? What other factors cause heartburn for women (and men)? Read more about women and heartburn.
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Pregnancy and Heartburn
Weight and Heartburn
Foods That Trigger Heartburn
Nighttime Heartburn
GERD
Hiatal Hernias
Smoking and Heartburn
Alcohol and Heartburn
Exercise and Heartburn
Stress and Heartburn
Women and Heartburn originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Wednesday,...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - March 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Basics of Hiatal Hernias
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm, and up into the chest. This opening is called a esophageal hiatus or diaphragmatic hiatus.
Approximately 50 percent of hiatal hernia patients don't experience any symptoms. For the other 50 percent of patients, the these hiatal hernia symptoms may occur. There are a number of contributing factors that can cause hiatal hernias. While some patients with a hernia hernia may also have GERD, GERD doesn't cause a hiatal hernia.
Various tests can be used to diagnose a hiatal hernia, though the tests most often used are the bar...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - February 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
"Why Do I Still Have Heartburn?"
You are at your ideal weight, have been following a low-acid diet, are avoiding the foods that can cause heartburn, and are taking antacids -- but you still have heartburn. Why?
Despite doing everything right, there are a few reasons why you may still be suffering from heartburn. Here are some of those reasons you may still have heartburn.
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Foods that cause heartburn
Nighttime heartburn
Fundoplication surgery
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Hiatal hernias
"Why Do I Still Have Heartburn?" originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Monday, February 24th, 2014 at 12:10:15.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: ...
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Mesh Repair Linked to Less Hernia Recurrence, More Risks Mesh Repair Linked to Less Hernia Recurrence, More Risks
Although mesh repair had a small reduction in recurrence rates compared with suture repairs for primary ventral hernias, risks for seroma and surgical site infection increased. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - February 21, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions about GERD, GERD complications, ulcers, or hiatal hernias, the following FAQs will probably give you the answers you want.
GERD FAQ
Hiatal Hernia FAQ
Barrett's Esophagus FAQ
Esophageal Cancer FAQ
Esophagitis FAQ
Esophageal Strictures FAQ
Peptic Ulcer FAQFrequently Asked Questions originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Monday, January 13th, 2014 at 01:57:00.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux)
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Quizzes
With the following "Screening Quizzes" you can check symptoms to see if you may have a heartburn-related condition. With the "Test Your Knowledge" quizzes, you can test your knowledge of various disorders or see how much you know about preventing your heartburn.
Screening Quizzes
GERD Screening Quiz
Hiatal Hernia Screening Quiz
Peptic Ulcer Screening Quiz
Gastritis Screening Quiz
Gastroparesis Screening Quiz
Test Your Knowledge
Do you know how to prevent heartburn?
How Much Do You Know About Heartburn?
How Much Do You Know About Hiatal Hernias?
How Much Do You Know About Peptic Ulcers?
Qui...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - January 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Index of Hiatal Hernia Help Articles
This index of hiatal hernia help articles are resources to give you the information you'll need if you have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, or you think you have one. You can take this Hiatal Hernia Screening Quiz and then discuss the results with your doctor.
See More About
hiatal hernias
paraesophageal hiatal hernia
living with a hiatal hernia
Index of Hiatal Hernia Help Articles originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Friday, December 20th, 2013 at 10:32:56.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux)
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Laughter can cause epileptic fits, ruptured hearts and torn gullets, study finds
Research from Birmingham and Oxford Universities revealed laughing has also been linked to asthma attacks, incontinence and hernias. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Book Review: "No More Heartburn"
This is my review of the book "No More Heartburn: Stop the Pain in 30 Days--Naturally!" by Sherry A. Rogers. If you have read this book, you can share thoughts on it by clicking on the Comments link below this post.
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What is Heartburn?
Why Heartburn Happens
Risk Factors for Heartburn
Is There a Cure for Heartburn?
What is GERD?
Heartburn Myths
Controlling Heartburn with Lifestyle Modifications
Dietary Changes for Preventing Heartburn
Complications of Chronic Heartburn
What Are Hiatal Hernias?
Symptoms of a Hiatal Hernia
What can cause a hiatal hernia?
Diagnosing Hiatal Herni...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - December 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Groin swelling - red flag symptoms
Signs and symptoms of potentially serious pathology in patients presenting with groin swelling, including identifying inguinal and femoral hernias and when to refer. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 20, 2013 Category: Primary Care Tags: 10.2 Men's Health Source Type: news
Red flag symptoms - Groin swelling
Signs and symptoms of potentially serious pathology in patients presenting with groin swelling, including identifying inguinal and femoral hernias and when to refer. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 20, 2013 Category: Primary Care Tags: Testicular pain/symptoms Source Type: news
Groin swelling - red flag symptoms
Signs and symptoms of potentially serious pathology in patients presenting with groin swelling, including identifying inguinal and femoral hernias and when to refer. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 20, 2013 Category: Primary Care Tags: Red flag symptoms Source Type: news
Women and Heartburn
In most cases, what triggers heartburn for women are the same triggers for men. There are, however, a couple circumstances that are unique to women: Pregnancy and progesterone. Why does pregnancy cause heartburn anyway? What other factors cause heartburn for women (and men)? Read more about women and heartburn.
Related Resources:
Pregnancy and Heartburn
Weight and Heartburn
Foods That Trigger Heartburn
Nighttime Heartburn
GERD
Hiatal Hernias
Smoking and Heartburn
Alcohol and Heartburn
Exercise and Heartburn
Stress and Heartburn
Women and Heartburn originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / GERD on Sunday, No...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - November 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Popular Heartburn Myths
There are plenty of myths out there about heartburn. Some are funny, but some can cause some unnecessary headaches if they are believed. So, read what these myths are, and then get the facts in this article Popular Heartburn Myths.
Screening Quizzes
GERD Screening Quiz
Hiatal Hernia Screening Quiz
Peptic Ulcer Screening Quiz
Gastritis Screening Quiz
Gastroparesis Screening Quiz
Test Your Knowledge
Do you know how to prevent heartburn?
How Much Do You Know About Heartburn?
How Much Do You Know About Hiatal Hernias?
How Much Do You Know About Peptic Ulcers?
Popular Heartburn Myths originally...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - October 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Components Separation in Repairing Abdominal Wall HerniasComponents Separation in Repairing Abdominal Wall Hernias
Is the components separation technique a safe and effective option in treating complex abdominal hernias? ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
