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Risk factors
- Hiatal hernia Hiatal hernia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, surgery and other treatments for this stomach hernia.
- Scleroderma Scleroderma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that involves skin thickening.
Symptoms
- Heartburn or chest pain: When is it heart attack? Learn the potentially lifesaving difference between heartburn and heart attack.
Tests and diagnosis
- Endoscopy Endoscopy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of upper endoscopy procedure.
- X-ray X-ray — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this diagnostic test.
Complications
- Difficulty swallowing Difficulty swallowing — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment of this potentially serious condition.
- Barrett's esophagus Barrett's esophagus — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of disorder caused by stomach acid reflux.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Weight loss: 6 strategies for success Make your weight-loss goals a reality. These six strategies can help.
- Quit smoking: Proven strategies to help you quit Ready to quit smoking? Start with strategies that have helped others quit.
- Relaxation techniques: Learn ways to reduce your stress Relaxation techniques — Learn ways to reduce stress and bring more peace into your life.
- Counting calories: Getting back to weight-loss basics Calories count when it comes to weight loss. Here's how to best cut calories.
Alternative medicine
- Acupuncture: Can it help? Acupuncture is one of the oldest therapies in the world, but does it really work?
