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Barrett’s Oesophagus: A GORD Complication

November 26 2018

The problem with this complication of GORD is that it’s known to come with its very own complication. According to gastroenterologists, doctors who are specialising in diagnosing and treating various diseases of the digestive system, Barrett’s oesophagus can considerably increase a person’s risk of developing oesophageal cancer. If you or some of your loved ones...


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5 Home Remedies for Acid Reflux That Relieve Heartburn Fast

March 8 2018

Most people get heartburn once in a while—that achy, fiery feeling in your chest after polishing off a big, fatty meal, also known as acid reflux. What is that, exactly? “At base, reflux is stomach juice moving from the stomach up into the esophagus or further up,” says Kevin Ghassemi, MD, a gastroenterologist and associate director of clinical...


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The Ugly Feeling Of Heartburn: Foods To Avoid

September 17 2017

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) occurs when stomach acid leaks from the stomach and moves up into the oesophagus (food pipe). Having GORD is not an easy task, especially when heartburn surprises you during the day or even at night. Although doctors debate which foods actually cause reflux symptoms, certain foods have been shown to cause...


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8 Tips To Reduce GORD Symptoms

September 14 2017

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) occurs when stomach acid leaks from the stomach and moves up into the oesophagus (food pipe). This is also known as ‘reflux’. Acid refluxing into the oesophagus is a normal bodily function, but it becomes GORD when it leads to physical complications or symptoms which impact on a person’s well-being or...


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