Is acid reflux and atrial fibrillation related?
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They have nothing to do with the other, no.
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Bile reflux, which occurs when bile — a digestive fluid produced in the liver — flows upward (refluxes) from the small intestine into the stomach and esophagus.\n\nBile reflux often accompanies acid reflux, and together they're a formidable team, inflaming the lining of the esophagus and potentially increasing the risk of esophageal cancer. Bile reflux also affects the stomach, where it causes further inflammation.\n\nUnlike acid reflux, bile reflux usually can't be controlled by changes in diet or lifestyle. Instead, bile reflex is most often managed with certain medications or, in severe cases, with surgery. Neither solution is uniformly effective, however, and some people continue to experience bile reflux even after treatment.
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Reflux esophagitis can be caused by stomach contents going through an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter.  In Nissen fundoplication, the upper portion of the stomach is wrapped around the lower portion of the esophagus.  As you eat and distend the stomach this compresses the lower esophagus preventing stomach contents from refluxing through an incompetent valve.
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Severe acid reflux could eventually lead to a disorder called Barrett's esophagus (sorry about spelling)  It is a precancerous condition that needs immediate treatment.  Also perforation of the esophagus can also occur.
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A friend of mine had acid reflux, and she said that she took vinegar pills, and it went away.   Hope you feel better soon. Good Luck
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Do me a favor and go get the OTC version of Prilosec and take it for a month.  If you get rid of or improve the hoarseness, you had GERD, or acid reflux.  Of course, if you quit smoking the GERD might clear up on its own (smoke makes all sorts of problems and GERD is one).
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after every meal, consume a teaspoon of APPLE CIDER VINEGAR...  i know this sounds strange... but try it... it really works... heartburn is truly caused because our stomachs don't have ENOUGH acidity in them, thus our stomach freaks out constantly trying to produce more and more acid... AVOID things like milk, as this will make your stomach produce even MORE acid... the apple cider vinegar will help by restoring your stomachs acidy to a normal level, therefore it won't be creeping back up your esophagus giving you heartburn!!!! please try this, because it really does work!!!!
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I know that the plicator procedure is a type of endoscopic apparatus for the treatment of acid reflux and such similar complaints, so I'm going to wager that it has something to do with that.  It might be the state of having acid reflux, now that I think about it.  \n\nSorry I couldn't give you more information.  I hope this helps you.
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That could be a number of things. Both of my sisters had heart palpitations and it turned out they have a heart condition called mitrovalve prolapse. You should go to the doctor and get a complete physical and have them run some tests to rule out anything serious.
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Yes, I use to have it really bad.  I had it so bad that pollups developed on my vocal cords from the acid and I had to have throat surgery a couple of years ago.  Since that time my doctor has me on Prevacid 30mg once a day.  As long as I take it as prescribed I NEVER get acid reflux... but if I go without taking the prescription for a few days I get acid reflux so badly that I can't sleep at night.. it's pretty awful.  Needless to say, I make sure to take my prescription!
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Yup. This is called LPR or laryngopharyngeal reflux. Basically, it's just an extension of gastroesophageal reflux (acid reflux) up to your throat. Most common symptoms include a sensation of "fish bone" stuck in your throat and cough. You can treat it the same way you treat acid reflux. Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, acidic foods, and anything that increases the acidity of your stomach. Also, avoid lying down at least two hours after your last meal as this increases the susceptibility to reflux. You can take antacids, H-blockers, or PPI's as precribed by your doctor.
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The symptoms of acid reflux are greatly reduced if you do not eat meals that are high in fat and/or seasoning. Prepackaged foods are horrible for reflux like mac&cheese,T.V. dinners, Ramen noodles, and boxes of flavored noodles and rice. Try to stay away from foods like these as well as tea, coffee, lemonade and artificially flavored drinks(like Koolaid). Taking a Probiotic everyday also helps. You do need to heal the esophagus with medication if you have had it a while. In some cases surgery is necessary.
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Barrett's esophagus has no relation to heart disease. You should be under the care of a gastroenterologist (GI).\n\nHypertension (high BP) IS related to heart disease, and many other things. Your family doctor should manage this.
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my hubby suffered from acid reflux hiatal hernia for nine years, being jerked round with doctors with well lets try this diet, or lets try this medication, or lets try this combination of medicine. \ni had seen on tv about a 12 year old boy who suffered from the same condition as hubby. \nwell to make a long story short, hubby had surgery in april of this year to correct a hernia. and has had no ill effects since. hes been enjoying food again such as regular soda, chocolate, and spicy foods\nso my suggestion to you is:\ngo ...no RUN to your doctor and tell him youd like to get this problem taken care of once and for all. because if things got as bad as they did with hubby nothing BUT surgery will help you\n\nGOODLUCK, and let me know what happens if you dont mind
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You don't mention how long ago that you had the stent placed and when you first noticed the pain (is immediate while you were still in the hospital?).  Also you don't mention if you are having other symptoms - shortness of breath, profound fatigue.  \n\nA few of thoughts.  If this were indeed cardiac you would expect a worsening of symptoms with activity  - why would it hurt at rest and not hurt MORE with activity?  After a stent is deployed people often will complain of "twinges" immediately afterward, usually promoted by moving - quickly passing discomfort in their chest - it is not serious and this will resolve on its own over the next week or so.\n\nSecondly it is not too uncommon that a person develops a reflux problem (esophogeal erosion) in the process of getting the procedure due to having layed on your back with no food for a long time and starting an aspirin daily.  It often is routine that a reflux medication (Protonix, Prilosec) be Rx'd as a precaution for about a month after the procedure.  \n\nThirdly, Plavix can cause stomach upset.\n\nFinally, in-stent restenosis is not entirely unheard of.  Though rare, it can happen and therefore should not be readily dismissed.  If there has been no change in your symptoms (progressive worsening) then call your cardiologist on Monday morning for further advice.  \n\nIf there have been progessive changes, go to your local ED for further evaluation and treatment.  I wished I had a dollar for every time a patient told me their heart attack "didn't hurt that bad."  The intensity of pain is a poor indicator of seriousness and don't take chances with your LAD.    \n\n95% LAD blcokage at age 42 should be a huge wake up call to you.  If you haven't been directed on lifestyle changes, seek the information and consider joining a cardiac rehab for further help.  Good luck and be well my friend.
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heartburn. If it happens frequently you may hae acid reflux disease (very corosive to your esophogus). If it serious, ask a doctor
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The backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux generally occurs because the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes allowing stomach juices back up into the esophagus. This is also called gastroesophageal reflux.  So the esophagus gets harmed.