Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease And GERD

May 30th, 2009 by admin

IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) is becoming more common each year. It is estimated that 600,000 people within the US have this condition.heartburn treatment It is commonly found in those over thirty, but occasionally children receive the same diagnosis. Because IBD affects the digestive tract, it can lead to other types of problems as well leaving some people having to deal with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and GERD at the same time. Acidic foods such as citrus, tomatoes and vinegar are known triggers for reflux so they should be avoided. Coffee, as well as being acidic is also a powerful stimulant, creating a host of problems for both the upper and lower digestive system, so again best to avoid.

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