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Statistics on the incidence of heartburn and GERD vary. According to some estimates, 7 percent of Americans have heartburn daily and 14 percent have it at least once a week. Other figures suggest that GERD affects about 20 percent of the adult population in the United States, mostly those in their 40s or older. However, it can affect people of all ages, including children.
 
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The Acid Reflux Symptoms Treatment Information Portal
Written by Web Master   
Thursday, 17 November 2005

Acid Reflux Symptoms, and the treatment of it. You're here because of one or two reasons: You either think you have acid reflux disease, or you do have it and you would like to know how to treat your acid reflux, with either over the counter medications or off the shelf acid reflux medications. This Acid Reflux portal is designed to give you the information you need to combat your disease, or to assure you that what you have may be simple heart burn.

Warning: the information on here does NOT constitute medical advice given from a doctor. Please consult your physician for any of your medical needs.

So what do you have? Heartburn, or Acid Reflux Disease? Some common statistics and symptoms of Heartburn are:

  • About 25 million adults suffer daily from heartburn.
  • Twenty-five percent of pregnant women experience daily heartburn, and more than 50 percent have occasional distress.
  • Heartburn, quite simply, is acid indigestion. Having it several times a week is not uncommon.
  • The pain of heartburn can last as long as 2 hours.It's often worse after eating. Some think that this helps the pain, but lying down or bending over can also cause heartburn.

Acid Reflux Disease is a little harder to figure out. Here are some common statistics and symptoms:

  • 1 in 14 Americans suffer daily from Acid Reflux
  • It's medical name is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Acid reflux is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus. The liquid can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus.
  • GERD is a chronic condition. Once it begins, it usually is life-long

Please look around this site for best treatment options, the best medicines to take, and where to go to find more information. Acid Reflux should not be taken lightly.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 24 December 2005 )
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Millions Affected
Written by Administrator   
Monday, 09 August 2004

Statistics on the incidence of heartburn and GERD vary. According to some estimates, 7 percent of Americans have heartburn daily and 14 percent have it at least once a week. Other figures suggest that GERD affects about 20 percent of the adult population in the United States, mostly those in their 40s or older. However, it can affect people of all ages, including children.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 17 November 2005 )
 
Acid Reflux Tip 2
Written by Administrator   
Monday, 09 August 2004

Over the long-term, uncontrolled GERD can cause worrisome complications. One is esophagitis, an inflammation and erosion of the esophagus resulting from stomach-acid damage. Another is esophageal stricture, in which scar tissue causes the esophagus to narrow. In rare instances, a condition known as Barrett's esophagus, which is marked by changes to cells lining the lower esophagus, can lead to cancer.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 17 November 2005 )
 
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