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Barrett’s Esophagus

Kimberly Allen R.N.Medical March 26, 2013

Though the precise cause of Barrett’s esophagus is not known, Doctors do know that the majority of people with Barrett’s esophagus also suffer from GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease…

Hiatal Hernia

Kimberly Allen R.N.Medical January 24, 2013

A hiatal hernia develops when the top portion of your stomach pushes up through the opening in your diaphragm that allows the esophagus through to connect with the stomach. Hiatal hernias can affect anyone at anytime, however, they are more common in adults over 50 years of age…

Heartburn

Kimberly Allen R.N.Medical January 24, 2013

In fact, 1 out 10 Americans complain of having heartburn at least once a week. And as if pregnant women don’t have enough to deal with, approximately 45% will suffer from heartburn throughout their pregnancy…

Croup

Medical September 10, 2012

Croup is an infectious disease that involves the larynx, trachea and the bronchial tubes in the upper airways of the lungs. Croup usually develops in children between 3 months and 5 years of age however, it can develop at any age…

Smarten up your diet against Acid Reflux

Diet January 30, 2012

Heartburn affects over 40 percent of Americans today and finding a way to avoid it and get rid off can take a huge load off of you literary. One very common cause of acid reflux disease is a stomach abnormality named a hiatal hernia which happens when the upper... Read more

Are you having digestive disorders?

Medical November 12, 2011

A reader recently sent in a very important question where he has basically complained about having digestive disorders for the last three months, he says,” I have been suffering from a burning sensation in my esophagus and abdominal pains, what can cause this and what should I do about... Read more