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Dyspepsia - constant pain in the stomach, which can include indigestion, heartburn, and nausea.
Symptom (medical) - a sensation or change in health function experienced by a patient. Contrast with sign. Acid reflux symptoms may include esophagitis, difficulty swallowing, and chronic chest pain.
GERD - acid reflux disease.
HCl - hydrochloric acid, a solution of hydrogen chloride gas dissolved in water. A component of stomach acid or gastric acid.
GERD aggravating factors - avoid eating for 2 hours before bedtime, elevate the head of the bed on 6-inch blocks, avoid sodas that contain caffeine, avoid chocolate and peppermint, avoid spicy foods, avoid acidic foods like oranges and tomatoes, avoid cruciferous vegetables (onions, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussel sprouts), avoid fried and fatty foods, avoid milk and milk-based products.