More than just heartburn

Acid reflux disease raises the risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma.This deadly cancer is on the rise; thee reasons are unclear, experts speculate diet, obesity, even some heart burn drugs may be partly to blame.

new research may offer a drug free acid reflux treatment. Doctor in Australia inflated a balloon to mimic the effect of the meal in the stomachs of 14 people.then they used a type of acupuncture on a spots known for its connection to gastrointestinal problems - the wrist.Afterward,subject had 40 per cent fewer unwanted events that allow acid to seep into the oesophagus. That's impressive,but more study is needed to prove the effectiveness.

Well this article was taken from 'MEDICAL UPDATE'.=D