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What is Acid Reflux?
Commonly referred to as heartburn or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) by the medical community, acid reflux affects a large percentage of the population.
Acid reflux occurs when a persons liquid stomach content refluxes (backs up) into their esophagus. The lining of the esophagus can be damaged if this liquid from the stomach inflames. This content consists of stomach acid, bile and pepsin, and unfortunately this is usually a chronic yet controllable condition.
Acid Reflux Symptoms:
- Warm bitter taste in mouth
- Excessive burping.
- Dull pain behind breastbone or throat.
- Drooling
- Difficulty swallowing
- Asthma and bronchitis
- Shortness of breath
- Erosion of teeth
All of the above could be symptoms of other conditions so please do not self diagnose yourself. Read more…
Cholesterol Symptoms
It is common for cholesterol symptoms to be completely undetectable. High cholesterol is often discovered on routine blood tests. It is more common if there is a family history, however your lifestyle, how you eat and how much you exercise is a definite factor.
A normal blood sample test will disclose your total cholesterol level, and if it is high would require a more complete test called a lipid panel to determine your LDL, HDL, and triglyceride level.
The National Cholesterol Education Institute guideline suggests that anyone and everyone over twenty years of age should have their blood cholesterol level measured every five years. Read more…