Barrett’s Esophagus and Its Causes

Barrett esophagus etiology is still not fully understood. Although Barrett esophagus and gastroesophagus reflux relations between has been most…

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Discomforting Heart Burn

Heart burn is what we call the discomfort/pain that is caused by the contents of the stomach as they travel up into the lower part of the esophagus, also known as the gullet. The burning sensation that is felt is due to the acidic nature of the contents of our stomach, which the gullet is not meant to withstand. The presence of the acid in the gullet causes it to become irritated and imflamed. The lower part…

Barrett’s Esophagus Causes and Symptoms

Many individuals are confused that whether there is any relationship between acid reflux and Barrett’s esophagus! The answer to them is resounding yes, according to some medical studies. GERD, also called as gastro esophageal reflux disease is a condition when the valve created by muscles and the esophagus is not able to close properly. This results to content of stomach lacking back and finally acid reflux. Barrett’s Esophagus is a health consequence which arises in case when…

Barrett’s Esophagus and Acid Reflux

While almost every cell in your body contains the genetic information to perform each of the different tasks carried out by your body, they are often specialized to their own job. For example, stomach cells are tough, closely packed, and reproduce quickly so that your stomach acid does not eat through the lining of your stomach. Although this is helpful, it can cause serious problems if a cell becomes confused about its specialization. The cells in the…

Are Your Symptoms Acid Reflux

Are you having a painful burning sensation in your chest or your upper abdomen? Does this pain sometimes radiate into your back? Does it almost feel like you can’t catch your breath? These general symptoms sound like heart attack symptoms and is often the reason that thousands of people show up in emergency rooms every year with them, only to find out these symptoms are related to acid reflux. It’s estimated by medical professionals that as many…