Question 1

is gerd dangerous?

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Unlikely: Gerd is potentially dangerous if it causes damage to the esophagus, and the esophagus heals in a fashion that changes the normal esophageal cells to small inestimal cells. If these new cells become abnormal, they have a small chance to become cancerous years down the road. The damage can also heal so much it narrows the esophagus. Both however are very unlikely, but unpredictable.

Question 2

meloxicam is an aspirin?  does it is dangerous im taking it for 2 years now one times a day 15 mg. does gerd have sympts like u easly get hungry?

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Mobic (meloxicam) &amp; Aspirin: Mobic (Meloxicam) is an NSAID like Celebrex, (celecoxib) Motrin, Aleve, Diclofenac, etc.  Has your kidney function been checked regularly these past 2 years? 
Normally folks aren't hungry with GERD symptoms.Usually complain of nausea, indigestion,burning in throat, and chest, etc. Unfortunately taking NSAIDs predisposes you to GERD symptoms. Try to keep NSAID use to bare minimum.

Question 3

gerd grade a (la) reflux esophagitis: erosive antral gastritis is it dangerous, what to do?

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GERD : Grade a gerd is fairly mild condition. Erosive antral gastritis is certainly not a serious condition. I would follow what your GI doctor have advised and most of these problem can be addressed accordingly. http://www.laendo.net/english/gerddiagnosis-and-treatment.

Question 4

hiatal hernia: other than gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease)/heartburn, what other effects might it cause? is it dangerous if left untreated?

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Depends: Large hiatal hernias (or paraesophageal) hernias can cause chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and severe anemia from chronic bleeding. Only rarely do they cause life threatening problems such as gangrene. They are however frequently misunderstood as the cause of symptoms, so if a large hiatal or paraesophageal hernia is the diagnosis, see a general or thoracic surgeon with experience in lap repair.

Question 5

27 weeks pregnant. historyof gerd and gastritis. latelyi regurgitate into my mouth. usually liquids food occasionally. dangerous? how do i stop this?

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Lifestye.: Many things should  help suh as small frequent meals, avoiding spicy foods, mint . Sitting up after meals. When i was pregnant i tried to stick with things that were not too bad coming back. :).

Question 6

what is gerd?

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Spit + pain: Gerd = gastroesophageal reflux disease. It's when food repeatedly comes up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing discomfort. If little babies spit up but don't have pain or fussiness, that's just spit-up, not gerd.

Question 7

signs of  gerd?

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More on GERD: Healthtap is full of answers regarding gerd's causes, variations, and approaches for prevention. Please type "gerd" in the search box, and i think you'll find all the responses you could want!

Question 8

is gerd cureable?

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Maybe: Gerd is usually controlled with lifestyle changes and medication.  There are some who are "cured" with certain surgical procedures which don't allow the stomach contents to reflux up into the esophagus.  See your pcp or a gastroenterologist or a surgeon who specializes in this area.  Surgery is usually reserved for those who cannot get control with medications or have other reasons.

Question 9

symptoms of gerd?

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Quite a few symptoms: Gastroesophageal reflux disease=acid from stomach refluxing into esophagus/mouth causing symptoms such as acid/sour taste in mouth, chest pain/heartburn, indigestion/dyspepsia, biter taste if bile comes up, sorethroat/hoarseness, coughing--symptoms often worse with spicey, fatty foods, alcohol, mint, caffeine etc...Everyone refluxes a bit; too much =gerd. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 10

is gerd permanent?

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GERD duration: Some people are cured of their GERD with changes in weight, diet, medications, etc.  It may last a long time, it may be affected by certain conditions, but no, GERD is not permanent.  It is in a sense curable.

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