Complications of gallstones
The gallbladder is a small but important organ in the human body. It is responsible for producing and releasing the bile juice that helps in the digestion of fats in our body. What are Gallstones? Gallstones are stone-like objects composed of cholesterol and bilirubin that can develop in the gallbladder. These are harmful substances as […]
The Types, Signs, and Treatment of Esophageal Spasms
As most of you would already know, having a burning sensation and experiencing discomfort in and around the chest is one of the most common symptoms of acid reflux, also known as GERD or heartburn. But, did you know that uneasiness in your chest is also a prominent sign of another ailment of the digestive […]
GERD can get Worse – Do not Delay Treatment
It is not unusual to experience a burning sensation after eating a heavy meal or some spicy food. This discomfort is more commonly witnessed by people who are obese or tend to lie down immediately after eating food. The medical condition associated with these symptoms is referred to as acid reflux or heartburn. Owing to […]
What to Expect After a Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a screening procedure that is performed to ease the diagnosis procedure for medical ailments of the large intestine, colon, and rectum. It is an endoscopic procedure and is very accurate in the diagnosis of polyps, cancerous tumours, inflammation, or other asymptomatic abnormalities that may have gone undiagnosed in other examination tests. In this […]
Don’t Ignore a Hernia
“Hernia” is a common term that is used to describe a medical condition where a part (any organ or tissue) of the body squeezes through a weak area of the connective tissue. This causes protrusion just beneath the surface of the skin. Hernia can occur to anyone at any age. It affected different people differently […]
Is this Chest Pain from GERD or a Heart Attack?
Chest pain is a common symptom of both these medical conditions – heart attack and heartburn(GERD). A heart attack is a life-threatening condition and requires immediate medical assistance while GERD is a relatively less serious ailment for which you need timely medical care but do not need to rush to the hospital in an emergency. […]
9 ways to prevent GERD
Heartburn is characterized by a burning sensation in the throat and chest. It is usually experienced after eating a heavy meal or lying down immediately after finishing your food. This causes the food along with the gastric acids from the stomach to move up to the esophagus. Although not a serious medical ailment, acid reflux […]
What Lifestyle Changes Help Manage Heartburn?
Heartburn or acid reflux, also known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) occurs when the muscles of the lower esophagus do not function as desired. Due to this disorder, food from the stomach along with the stomach acids makes way up to the esophagus (food pipe) and causes a burning sensation around the chest, up till […]
Chronic Kidney Disease and GERD
What is GERD? Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease abbreviated as GERD is a health condition that occurs when the muscle separating the esophagus from the stomach becomes weak and allows the contents of the stomach to enter into the esophagus. As a result, the digestive acids from the stomach move up from the stomach to the esophagus […]
GERD – Symptoms and Relief
GERD is the acronym for Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. GERD, also known as Acid Reflux, is the medical condition that refers to the mucosal damage caused by the stomach acids that make their way up from the stomach to the esophagus. GERD symptoms vary from person to person but are evident and easily recognizable. GERD […]
