Good Nutrition is Good Business: About Heartburn / GERD: Bleeding in the Digestive Tract

Monday, 17 February 2014

About Heartburn / GERD: Bleeding in the Digestive Tract

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From Sharon Gillson

Bleeding in the Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract

Bleeding in the digestive tract isn't a disease but is a symptom of a disease. Bleeding can occur as the result of a number of different conditions. Many times gastrointestinal tract bleeding is not serious, such as in the case of hemorrhoids. However, some bleeds, particularly those that occur in the upper GI tract, can be large and fatal. Therefore, it is very important to be evaluated by a physician for any symptom GI bleeding. Symptoms of acute gastrointestinal bleeding is bleeding that is sudden and severe. The symptoms of acute GI bleeding depends on where in the digestive tract the bleeding is occurring. If someone has any of the symptoms of an acute bleed, they should seek emergency treatment immediately. Chronic bleeding is bleeding that is usually light, and can either continue for a long time or start and stop in a short period of time. The symptoms of chronic gastrointestinal bleeding depends on where in the digestive tract the bleeding is occurring.

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Heartburn - A Major Health Concern?

For many people, an episode heartburn is just a harmless nuisance. It may be uncomfortable while it's happening, but nothing to worry about. Right? Chronic heartburn, especially if it isn't treated properly, has been linked to esophageal cancer. Heartburn is considered to be chronic if it occurs 2 or more times per week.

Other complications of chronic heartburn can be:

You can lessen your risk of experiencing one of these complications with the following steps:

Make the necessary lifestyle changes
Follow these ten suggestions to significantly reduce the occurrence of acid reflux symptoms.

Watch what you eat
If you suffer from acid reflux, you need to know what foods are safe to eat and what foods to avoid, and how to prepare those foods. Check out the good foods and bad foods for heartburn sufferers.

Keep track of your heartburn triggers
For a week, keep a heartburn record of what you eat and if you suffer heartburn. This will help you track what foods are your heartburn triggers.

Learn how to prevent heartburn before it happens
Here are heartburn prevention tips< to significantly reduce the occurrence of heartburn symptoms.

Reduce nighttime heartburn
There are several ways to prevent nighttime heartburn.

Take prescribed medications
You should always contact your doctor if your heartburn occurs two or more times a week. While under the care of your physical, he or she may prescribe a treatment plan using various medications.

Children and GERD

GERD isn't just an adult's disease. I was diagnosed with GERD when I was in my 30's. My grandson was diagnosed with GERD when he was 6 months old.

Because children and infants can also have GERD, it's important to know know what symptoms to look for:

Many times child's doctor may base a diagnosis of acid reflux on your child's symptoms, medical history, and a physical examination. Sometimes, however, diagnostic tests are needed:

Once a diagnosis has been made, treatment will begin. The age of your child will determine what course of treatment is used:

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Keeping a Heartburn Diary

When you suffer from heartburn, especially if it is frequent, it is important to find out what is triggering your heartburn. This will help you to avoid those things that can cause heartburn. This can be done by keeping a heartburn diary. Why should you keep a heartburn diary? This article will tell you why.

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