esophageal reflux

reflux [re´fluks]

a backward or return flow; see also backflow and regurgitation (def. 1).

esophageal reflux (gastroesophageal reflux) reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus.

hepatojugular reflux distention of the jugular vein induced by applying manual pressure over the liver; it suggests insufficiency of the right heart.

intrarenal reflux reflux of urine into the renal parenchyma.

vesicoureteral reflux (vesicoureteric reflux) backward flow of urine from the bladder into a ureter.

reflux

a backward or return flow.

esophageal reflux

reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus; likely to occur during anesthesia and may be a cause of esophageal strictures. Called also gastroesophageal reflux. See also peptic esophagitis.

gastroduodenal reflux

reflux of duodenal contents, especially bile salts into the stomach; a cause of injury to the gastric mucosa and a possible factor in the genesis of gastric ulceration.

gastroesophageal reflux

see esophageal reflux (above).

intrarenal urine reflux

reflux of urine into the renal parenchymal tissue.

vesicoureteral reflux, vesicoureteric reflux

backward flow of urine from the bladder into a ureter.

Patient discussion about esophageal reflux.

Q. can a woman ger pregnant if she misses a few birth control pills? my girlfriend missed 2 this month and now her period is a bit late. should I be woried?

A. Even on birth control it is possible to get pregnant. Birth control pills are not always 100% perfect in preventing pregnancy. Has she ever missed any pills in the past? Her body may be trying to re-adjust and that can be a reason why she is "late."

Q. how do you deal with a mild case of acid reflux

A. You can start with life style changes: if you have symptoms during the night, you can try to elevate the head of your bed. You can try to avoid foods that induce reflux: fatty foods, chocolate, peppermint, and excessive alcohol. Cola, red wine, and orange juice are very acidic, so it would be wise to avoid them too, In addition to these, you can try to use a diary to reveal which kind of food causes symptoms and avoid it.

Try to refrain from lying down immediately after a meal, or eating just before bedtime. Overweight is a risk factor for reflux, so if it's relevant weight reduction is also recommended.

If you feel heartburn, you may chew in order to increase salivation and thus alleviate the symptoms. Smoking has a negative effect on salivation, so smoking cessation is also recommended.

And that's before we even mentioned OTC drugs...

Q. is there anything to cure G.E.R.D. instead of taking pills daily?

A. there is no known way to "cure" but it can be manageable. there's a somewhat new procedure -An endoscope. Using this scope, doctors can treat the lower part of the esophagus to improve how it works. These nonsurgical procedures are somewhat new. There is not enough scientific evidence yet to talk about how well they work.
here is a nice tutorial about it:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/uppergiendoscopy/htm/lesson.htm

and of course you can avoid some types of food and habits (sorry...long and tasty list...):
http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods3.htm

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Antacids
cimetidine
esophageal web
gas-bloat syndrome
gastroesophageal reflux
GERD
glucosamine
H-2 Blockers
hepatojugular reflux
Hill operation
reflux
scleroderma
vesicoureteral reflux

GERD or known as gastro esophageal reflux disease is a kind of condition that is focused on the digestive systems of people.

Gerd Diet by julia roberts / Health, general community

Health concerns for individuals with Down Syndrome include a higher risk for congenital heart defects, gastro esophageal reflux disease, recurrent ear infections, obstructive sleep, and thyroid dysfunctions.

KHDA delights Down Syndrome kids by TradeArabia (Manama, Bahrain)

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AR Pillow for Babies and Infants includes a quilted poly/cotton harness and head ring to hold a newborn safely and to maintain a 30-degree angle, the optimal angle to naturally relieve acid reflux, gastro esophageal reflux, Barrett's syndrome, post surgical conditions, etc.

The AR Pillow for babies and infants by The Exceptional Parent

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