Tag: Acid reflux
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Heart burn, acid reflux, GERD – what is the difference?
All of these conditions occur when acid from the stomach escapes into your oesophagus, via the sphincter at the top of the stomach, creating a burning sensation. All of these painful digestive conditions are related and tend to cause similar symptoms, however, they usually develop in stages. In the case of acid reflux, stomach acid…
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Silent reflux – what is this?
Over 112 million people in Europe, about 20% of the population, are estimated to suffer with acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when acid from the stomach flows back up into the tube running from the throat to the stomach (the oesophagus). This causes a burning sensation known as acid reflux or heart burn. Silent reflux…
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Acid reflux and the problem with PPI’s
Acid reflux is a common and distressing complaint that my clients often need help with. As many as 20 percent of Europe’s population is estimated to suffer from acid reflux – that is 112 million people in Europe alone. In 2019 over 60 million doses of the two most common drugs known as proton pump…