OrganizedWisdom Health - Heartburn and GERD

Heartburn Medication Drawbacks

KenyottaE — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:16:32 GMT

Heartburn medications may bring relief, but there are drawbacks to using some medications. Regular doses of antacids may cause diarrhea or constipation if taken too long.

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What Does Indigestion Feel Like

CatherIN — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:55 GMT

Indigestion, another name for an upset stomach, can feel like a painful or burning sensation in the upper abdomen. It can also cause a feeling of fullness due to bloating.

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Some Heartburn Drugs Interact With Plavix

Opieswifey — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:53:35 GMT

Combining certain heartburn drugs with the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel) can cut the effectiveness of Plavix by half, putting patients at risk for heart attack or stroke.

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Variant Angina and Heartburn

SScroggins — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:09:20 GMT

Variant angina, a rare type of angina, is sometimes characterized by feelings of heartburn.

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Variant Angina and Indigestion

SScroggins — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:06:44 GMT

Variant angina, a rare type of angina, is sometimes characterized by feelings of indigestion.

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Alcohol and Dyspepsia

Jmitchell — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:39:16 GMT

An individual's risk for dyspepsia is increased with excess alcohol consumption. Dyspepsia, commonly known as indigestion, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen and is usually accompanied by nausea or bloating. Overeating and eating too rapidly are also causes for dyspepsia.

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Functional Dyspepsia

CatherIN — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:59:55 GMT

Functional dyspepsia is upper abdominal pain or discomfort not caused by an organic, systemic, or metabolic disease.

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GERD Risk Factors

CatherIN — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:25:28 GMT

Certain factors may increase the risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD risk factors may include hiatal hernia, pregnancy, dietary factors, smoking, alcohol use, certain medications, being overweight, and stress.

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What Does Heartburn Feel Like

CatherIN — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:54:06 GMT

Heartburn typically feels like a burning sensation in the chest just behind the breastbone. This occurs after eating and may last a few minutes or several hours. Heartburn may also cause chest pain, burning in the throat, or the feeling of having food stuck in the middle of the chest or throat.

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Indigestion Causes

CatherIN — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:35 GMT

There are many potential causes of indigestion. Some possible causes of indigestion include overeating, eating too quickly, fatty, greasy, or spicy foods, too much caffeine, carbonated beverages, smoking, emotional trauma, peptic ulcers, gallstones, stomach cancer, certain medications, or stomach inflammation.

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