If you or someone you love suffers from heartburn you know that it can be very disruptive to your daily life. Most heartburn sufferers say it stops them from enjoying food. Others say it keeps them from getting a good nights sleep it makes it hard to concentrate at work & it interferes with family activities. Sound familiar? Dont worry. Heartburn is a pain but it can be helped. Heartburn & Reflux For Dummies" is the plain-English guide to relief for you if youve been recently diagnosed with heartburn or reflux if you suspect you may suffer from it or if youre concerned about your loved ones. This comprehensive book shows you how to recognize symptoms get an accurate diagnosis & work with a physician to receive the most effective treatment available. In this book youll see how to: get your symptoms under control; find the right physician; reduce stress & fine-tune your diet; avoid medicines that trigger upset; & decide if surgery is right for you. This friendly guide explains what the various forms of reflux are as all too often reflux is either self-treated or mistreated & followed by serious complications. Theres detailed information on building a comfortable lifestyle by reducing stress improving your diet controlling portions & timing your meals to minimize heartburn & reflux. Plus this sensitive guide even covers heartburn in infants children & the elderly. With the help of this book youll also discover: how to heal the esophagus of inflammation or injury as well as manage or prevent complications; the latest information on prescription medications & side effects; healthy habits to adopt to reduce your pain triggers; helpful home remedies & alternative medicine; the special risks & remedies for heartburn during pregnancy; & the side effects & complications associated with surgery. Complete with a catalog of heartburn medicines & a list of reliable Web sites for people with digestive disorders " Heartburn & Reflux For Dummies" is your one-stop guide to stopping the hurt starting to heal & enjoying food again!"