Acid reflux is when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. This uncomfortable, painful event can happen alongside other gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Acid reflux is a condition that causes a burning feeling in the abdomen and chest, known as heartburn. The condition also causes the regurgitation of a bitter acid into the mouth and can be accompanied by burping, bloating, nausea, hiccups and even weight loss. This is a condition most often caused by a hiatal hernia, which occurs when the upper region of the stomach, along with the lower esophageal sphincter, move.

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Both the LES and upper section of the stomach will go above the diaphragm muscle, which separates the chest and stomach, and stops stomach acid from moving up to the esophagus. A person suffering from a hiatal hernia will experience acid reflux, though people without such a hernia can also experience reflux. The condition can be caused by obesity, or by eating particularly large portions of food, lying down after eating or eating specific foods like garlic, carbonated drinks, tomatoes, and spicy foods.

Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

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