Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or more commonly GERD, is a common digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (or LES), which is the ring of muscle that lies between the esophagus and the stomach. We take a look into the most common symptoms of GERD.
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We look into why a cough occurs, and what the top common health conditions a cough indicates, depending on the associated symptoms of course.
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Although we may feel uncomfortable talking about gastrointestinal problems, they’re incredibly common and affect most everyone at some point or another in their life. We look into 12 of the most common digestive diseases and disorders (including symptoms and treatments for each).
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Magnesium plays an integral role in your body’s ability to function. It also regulates nutrient levels, and keeps bones strong. Since this mineral is so important, the are the 15 warning signs of magnesium deficiency.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where stomach acid flows backward from the stomach into the esophagus, causing problems, such as heartburn. Here are 7 risk factors you should know.
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While there are medications available to help treat GERD, long-term use of them can lead to a wide variety of side effects and risks. As such, many people choose to alleviate their symptoms by removing certain trigger foods from their diet—including these eight.
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