Heartburn and reflex are all too common, affecting up to 20 per cent of people in all Western countries at any one time. Known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), this unpleasant condition is on the increase, due to our obesity epidemic, frenetic lifestyle, and rushed eating habits. Most people with heartburn self-treat, and never bother to see their doctor. Subjects covered include: ?The normal stomach and esophagus ?When things go wrong ?Diagnosis ?Treatment ?How to help yourself ?Hiatus hernia ?Heart conditions that mimic GERD ?Complications such as Barret?s esophagus and when to worry ?Surgery
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Tom Smith is a GP and award-winning medical writer. He is the author of several Sheldon Press titles including Coping Successfully with Prostate Cancer, Overcoming Back Pain, Living with Alzheimer?s Disease, and Heart Attacks: Prevent and Survive. He lives in Scotland.
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- Coping Successfully with Prostate Cancer (Overcoming Common Problems S.) by Tom Smith in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Coping With Bowel Cancer (Overcoming Common Problems) by Tom Smith in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Back Pain (Dr.Mike Smith's Postbag) by Michael Smith in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Irritable Bowel Diet Book (Overcoming common problems) by Rosemary Nicol in Front Matter
- Cider Vinegar (Sheldon Natural Remedies) by Margaret Hills in Front Matter
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- Overcoming Loneliness And Making Friends (Overcoming Common Problems) by Márianna Csóti in Front Matter
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