Have you heard of drinking pickle juice as a home remedy for acid reflux? Find answers to questions that pique your curiosity in our series, The Short Answer. Gastroenterologist Christine Lee, MD, fields this one.
Tag: GERD
7 Tips to Control Your Acid Reflux Symptoms
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) doesn’t have to rule your life if you know what to avoid. Try these tips to reduce your symptoms and discomfort.
How Doctors Crack the Code for Your Chronic Cough
A cough lasting eight or more weeks is one of the most common reasons we visit the doctor. But there are many reasons for it, and they sometimes overlap. Learn how our experts unravel the reasons behind your chronic cough.
Can a Specially Designed Body Pillow Prevent Your Acid Reflux?
If you suffer from acid reflux at night, you may get relief in an unexpected way: by sleeping on a specially designed pillow.
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Kids and Stomachaches: When Should You Worry?
Is your child’s stomachache something to worry about? A pediatric gastroenterologist offers tips about tummy aches in tots and teens, along with advice on when to call or visit the doctor.
Stomachaches: 5 Things Parents Should Know
How can you tell the difference between a regular tummy ache and something more serious? Get tips from a pediatric expert.
Do You Have a Heartburn Problem? Try These 7 Natural Fixes
If you suffer from occasional heartburn, learn these seven steps, including losing weight and sleeping at an incline, that can give you relief.
GERD: Help for Heartburn and Other Woes
Ugh…heartburn again? If that’s your mantra after meals or as you fall asleep, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In GERD, the valve between your lower esophagus and stomach weakens. This sometimes lets food and stomach acids to back up into your esophagus. The result is usually a burning sensation behind the breastbone, or … Read More
Long-term Antacid Use Linked to B12 Deficiency
Antacids like Prilosec®, Nexium® and Pepcid® are made to relieve your heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastric ulcers. But a new study is linking the long-term use of these antacids to deficiencies in vitamin B12. The medications are typically prescribed for short-term use, up to eight weeks, but some people take them for years … Read More
4 Times to See a Doctor for Arthritis Pain
If you live with arthritis pain, you’re probably familiar with at-home fixes such as ice and heat packs, stretching routines, pain relievers and simply putting your feet up and taking a break. All of these can be helpful — but sometimes they’re just not enough. If any of the following four cases apply to you, … Read More