Homework help? Please answer?

Question

School started for us last Wednesday and there already giving us homework (I'm not complaining)

My homework assignment is for my health class. I have to write a report on Acid Reflux. I know what acid reflux is but I need more information about it. Does anyone know of any articles or websites where I can find more information? This is what I need to include in my report:

What acid reflux is

how many people are affected by acid reflux

signs and symptoms

What causes acid reflux

foods to avoid

acid reflux treatments

natural treatments for acid reflux (I'm including this in my report cause my teacher is into natural health stuff and so am I)

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

For my health projects I use my library at my school and website wise I would check out Webmd.com. There they have symptoms and treatments most of the time.

Answer 2

What is GERD (acid reflux)? - Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up or refluxes) into the esophagus.

What causes GERD? - The cause of GERD is complex. There probably are multiple causes, and different causes may be operative in different individuals, or even in the same individual at different times.

What are the symptoms of uncomplicated GERD?

What are the complications of GERD?

How is GERD diagnosed and evaluated?

How is GERD treated?

What is a reasonable approach to the management of GERD?

What are the unresolved issues in GERD?

GERD At A Glance

detailed answers to all of the above are at a direct link at this site:

http://www.medicinenet.com/gastroesophag...

natural treatment of GERD:

http://www.refluxgoneforever.com/gerd_na...

http://www.gerd.net/