The term acid reflux is where the contents of the stomach flow in the wrong direction back up the tube from the stomach to the throat. Primarily affecting the food pathways it can cover a range of conditions that have almost identical characteristics. Hydrochloric acid is used by the digestive system to break down...
Acid Reflux
Acid Reflux What Is
When the stomach contents start to flow back up the digestive tract, causing that awful burning sensation, it is called acid reflux disorder. It has many names but the symptoms are generally the same and it is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. The digestive system uses hydrochloric acid to digest and process food....
Do You Have Acid Reflux?
Most of us get heartburn on occasion. It can be very unpleasant, but it’s usually nothing to worry about. But if you get it often, it could be caused by acid reflux disease. Acid reflux is officially known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD. It is defined as chronic abnormal reflux of stomach acid...
Gastritis and Reflux
The diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux is done with history, although in some cases is done through endoscopy or evidence of esophageal pH. Gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux are two of the most prevalent gastrointestinal problems in Puerto Rico. While they may have similar symptoms, it is important to distinguish between them, as their management and...