Gastroesophagleal Reflux Disease by Quinn Conahan https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq (GERD) en-us 2019-03-26 18:02:11 UTC 2019-03-26 18:19:05 UTC hello@padlet.com qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345400436 2019-03-26 18:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345400436 Structures Involved qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345400710 Esophagus and Stomach]]> 2019-03-26 18:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345400710 Symptoms qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345401136
  • burning sensation in chest (heartburn), difficulty swallowing and sensation of lump in throat due to the feeling of the stomach acid coming up through the esophagus

    • ]]>     2019-03-26 18:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345401136     Causes qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345401725 GERD is causes by frequent acid reflux. ]]> 2019-03-26 18:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345401725 Factors that aggravate acid reflux. qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345402366
  • Smoking
  • Eating large meals or eating late at night
  • Eating certain foods (triggers) such as fatty or fried foods
  • Drinking certain beverages, such as alcohol or coffee
  • Taking certain medications, such as aspirin

    • ]]>     2019-03-26 18:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345402366     Foods to Avoid qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345402683 2019-03-26 18:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345402683 Treatment qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345403294 Antacids such as Tums can provide relief by providing a calcium carbonate which lessens the exposure to the stomach acid]]> 2019-03-26 18:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345403294 What is an Antacid and how does it help reduce acid reflux? qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345403462 Antacids neutralize (reduce) excess stomach acid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and stomach upset. Main ingredient: calcium carbonate.]]> 2019-03-26 18:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345403462 Can Stress Cause Acid Reflux? qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345405546 YES! Many studies have shown GERD symptoms get worse in stressful situations.]]> 2019-03-26 18:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345405546 NCBI Studies on Stress and GERD qconah17 https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345406553 2019-03-26 18:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/qconah17/hk8cn9up8vmq/wish/345406553