Kidney reflux
There is a valve at the meeting point between each ureter and the bladder to prevent the backflow of urine into the kidneys. Kidney reflux means that one (or both) of these valves is not working properly. Treatment options include antibiotics and ... [... more]
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Marilyn Olsen
The Complete Health Guide to Preventing and Treating Colds, Nasal Allergies, Rhinitis and Sinusitis Living With Chronic Sinusitis David W. Kennedy, MD, FACS and Marilyn Olsen The Complete Health Guide to Acid Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux ... [... more]
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Paulo Pacheco, M.D.
The Complete Health Guide to Acid Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Living With Chronic Heartburn Paulo Pacheco, M.D. and Marilyn Olsen [... more]
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Bryan Vartabedian
The Essential Guide to Infant Reflux and the Care of Your Crying, Difficult-to- Soothe Baby For generations, doctors have been diagnosing babies with colic, offering little comfort and few solutions to worried, weary parents. But recent medical ... [... more]
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What is reflux?
There is a ring of muscle (valve) at the top of the stomach which normally stops what is in the stomach from going back up again. Often in babies this valve does not work very well, so milk and stomach acid can go back up and may spill out of the ... [... more]
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Heartburn is a form of indigestion
Heartburn or reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach back up into the oesophagus, causing a burning sensation. Most healthy people experience heartburn from time to time. Pregnant women can also experience heartburn. Overweight people can ... [... more]
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Barrett's oesophagus
People who experience persistent heartburn are at risk of developing Barrett's oesophagus. The chronic reflux of gastric juices causes changes in the cell lining of the lower oesophagus, which can sometimes turn cancerous. Treatment includes ... [... more]
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