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… Changing Your Habits Actionset Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be painful and, if … relaxes the valve between the esophagus and stomach (lower esophageal sphincter). This can allow stomach acid and … against the valve between the esophagus and stomach (lower esophageal sphincter). Sitting up allows gravity to help …
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… Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Surgery … the valve between the esophagus and stomach ( lower esophageal sphincter ). The valve stops acid from backing up … it. If a person has a hiatal hernia , which can cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, it will also be …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … Basics What is gastroesophageal reflux in babies and children? Gastroesophageal reflux happens when food and stomach acid flow …
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… knee may be hard to bend. At times the muscles may jerk or spasm uncontrollably. It can interfere with your ability to … the muscles stiff or tight), overactive reflexes, muscle spasms, stiff joints, and a series of repeated quick muscle … are physiotherapy and medicines that help reduce muscle spasms. Surgery may be an option in severe cases. …
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… in varices that bypass the liver. In people who have esophageal varices, beta-blockers have been shown to reduce … in varices that bypass the liver. In people who have esophageal varices, beta-blockers have been shown to reduce …
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… bacteria make a toxin, or poison, that causes severe muscle spasms. Tetanus can be very dangerous, but you can get a … prevent it. Tetanus is also called "lockjaw" because muscle spasms in your jaw make it hard to open your mouth. Tetanus … and heart rate. It can cause severe and painful muscle spasms in your neck, arms, legs, and belly. How is it …
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… within 30 to 60 minutes. These include: Muscle cramps and spasms that start near the bite and then spread and increase … are serious. Treatment also includes: Medicine for pain and spasms. Pain and spasms may be severe enough to require benzodiazepines , …
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… shoulder as a result of pushing a manual wheelchair. Muscle spasm pain is painful involuntary movements (spasms) of a body part that you can't move or can only … from the activity that causes pain may also help. Antispasmodics such as baclofen and tizanidine. These are used …
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… What are hiccups? Hiccups occur when a spasm contracts the diaphragm, a large sheet of muscle that … separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. This spasm causes an intake of breath that is suddenly stopped by … … What are hiccups? Hiccups occur when a spasm contracts the diaphragm, a large sheet of muscle that …
