Natural and Over-the-Counter Heartburn Treatments Do They Work? Heartburn is a common problem that affects many Canadians at one time or another. It is that familiar burning sensation behind the breastbone resulting from acidic stomach contents rising into the esophagus (acid reflux). Occasional heartburn might result after a large holiday meal, or a night out [...]
GERD and Heartburn Tips If you suffer from frequent heartburn, the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), then even the most basic day-to-day life activities can affect your condition. What were once regular habits; such as eating, sleeping, and exercise, can be either aggravators or alleviators. The best approach for alleviating symptoms is [...]
Heartburn Keeping You Up at Night? Try sleeping on your left side! Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the upper portion of the digestive tract is not functioning properly, causing stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube linking the mouth to the stomach. In normal digestion, a specialized [...]
Baking Soda for Heartburn Health practitioners commonly accept baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, to be effective in providing temporary, occasional relief of acid reflux. It works because it has an alkaline pH, which helps to neutralize the acidity in your stomach, working in a similar manner to many over-the-counter antacids. Consult your physician before using [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when the upper portion of the digestive tract is not functioning properly, causing stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube linking the mouth to the stomach. In normal digestion, a specialized [...]
Smoking and The Digestive Tract Smoking cigarettes causes a variety of life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. The inhalation of smoke is responsible for changes in all parts of the body, including the digestive system. This fact can have serious consequences on health because the digestive system converts foods into the [...]
GERD PSA View our new public service announcement on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). And then click the links below to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this very common disease. Watch more of our PSAs, which will be running on television and radio stations across British Columbia from July [...]
Children with Reflux (GERD) Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, they will occasionally suffer from diarrhea, upset tummy, excessive burping, abdominal pain, or heartburn. Sometimes stress from a big event in a child’s life – such as the first day of school, exams, or a sporting event – triggers a digestive upset. [...]
Digestive Fallacies Researchers have only recently begun to understand the many, often complex, diseases that affect the digestive system. Accordingly, people are gradually replacing folklore, old wives’ tales, and rumours about the causes and treatments of digestive diseases with accurate, up-to-date information. But misunderstandings still exist, and, while some folklore is harmless, some can be [...]
Time-Tested Natural Remedies for Digestive Disorders Peppermint Mentha piperita comes from the Greek, Mintha, the name of a mythological nymph who transformed into the plant, and the Latin, piper, which means pepper. Peppermint is a hybrid of two different plants: spearmint and water mint. Throughout the ages, people have used peppermint for culinary and [...]
Diet and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease What is GERD? Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the back flow of stomach contents into the esophagus. It occurs as a result of hiatus hernia (protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm into the esophageal area), reflux esophagitis, abdominal pressure associated with obesity, or pregnancy pyrosis (heartburn). A [...]
Treating Sleep Apnea May Ease GERD Nighttime heartburn is common among people with a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea, and a device used to treat this disorder may ease patients’ heartburn as well, according to a new study. People with sleep apnea stop breathing for short periods during sleep. Most commonly due to upper [...]
Past BadGut® Lectures 2023 June 26, 2023 - St. John's, NL Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Dr. Gerald McGrath, Gastroenterologist June 14, 2023 - Edmonton, AB Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Dr. Jesse Siffledeen, Gastroenterologist May 24, 2023 - Toronto, ON Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Dr. Laura Targownik, Gastroenterologist May 03, 2023 - Vancouver, [...]
Progressive Diseases of the Esophagus What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the upper portion of the digestive tract is not functioning properly, causing stomach contents to flow back into the muscular tube linking the mouth to the stomach (esophagus). In normal digestion, a specialized ring of muscle at the bottom of the [...]
Your gender identity and biological sex can affect your gastrointestinal ailments According to the World Health Organization, “Sex refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women. Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.”1 When it comes to [...]
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Video Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the upper portion of the digestive tract is not functioning properly, causing stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. The most common symptoms are acid reflux and heartburn. To learn more about the symptoms of GERD, and the different ways to treat GERD, [...]
Diagnostic Tests and ProceduresWhen a health care professional suspects a patient is suffering from a gastrointestinal (GI) disease or disorder, or if a patient reports unexplained symptoms in their GI tract, technology offers valuable tools. Diagnostic tests and procedures can range from invasive to non-invasive, simple to more complex, and can help health care [...]
Aging and the Digestive Tract Video Featuring James R. Gray, MD, CCFP, ABIM, FRCPC Gastroenterologist Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia Chair, Medical Advisory Council, Gastrointestinal Society and Canadian Society of Intestinal Research Video Transcript The digestive tract is a complex system, and aging can affect any part of it, [...]
Could a GI Condition Be Causing Your Chronic Cough? Coughs are common. Most of us have experienced viral or bacterial infections, or other acute forms of cough, typically lasting from a few days to a few weeks. However, some individuals experience a cough that doesn’t go away. Chronic cough is defined as a cough that [...]
Digestive System for Kids About This Page The Gastrointestinal Society, a Canadian registered charity, made this page to help kids aged 8 to 12 years old learn about the digestive system. We worked with doctors that specialize in the digestive system (gastroenterologists) to make sure that the information is accurate. We hope you have fun [...]
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