Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), also known as silent reflux, is the reflux of stomach contents into the larynx (voice box) and pharynx (throat). Stomach acid can not only reflux beyond the esophagus into the throat and voice box but also into the lungs, mouth, sinuses, ears and nose.
Top 20 list of the most common causes of acid reflux that lead to GERD. The following causations weaken the closure of the LES allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus.
The Mediterranean diet and drinking alkaline water are shown to be better at treating acid reflux symptoms than PPIs. Consider diet as an option for treating reflux.
Candida is a yeast (a type of fungus) that is commonly found in the digestive system, vagina, and on skin. When Candida is at a proper level it aids digestion and nutrient absorption but many adverse side effects like acid reflux and heartburn can occur with Candida overgrowth (candidiasis). Candida symptoms are rarely life-threatening though […]
Who runs How To Treat Heartburn? How To Treat Heartburn was established by health researcher, Steve Hood, to educate those with heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, silent reflux, esophageal spasms, and other related digestive disorders. All of these digestive disorders can be improved upon and in many cases eliminated entirely. Let’s expand on our knowledge of […]
