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Why is Pompe's Disease sometimes called Acid Maltase Deficiency?

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The interior of a lysosome is more acidic than the cytosol, and lysosomal enzymes are more active at low pH than at neutral pH.
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Which enzyme is deficient in Pompe's Disease?

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Lysosomal-1,4-glucosidase, also known as acid maltase, which is normally responsible for digesting glucose in lysosomes.
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Why is heartburn sometimes called acid indigestion?

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The burning sensation of heartburn is caused when the acids from your stomach travel up to your esophagus. The acids in your stomach are quite normal. In fact, that's what helps to digest your food. And your stomach has a protective lining that can shield against these acids. However, your esophagus does not have this lining and is very sensitive to gastric acid. Fortunately the symptoms of heartburn/acid indigestion can be treated with over-the-counter medications like Tagament HB 200®.
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What is acid reflux disease?

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The term Acid reflux refers to a backflow problem from the stomach to the esophagus. Food substance that come from the stomach contain acids that the esophagus is not designed to handle and they can eventually do damage to the lining of the esophagus. Most everyone experiences some level of Acid Reflux from time to time. Periodic occurrences are generally referred to as heartburn and are accompanied by a 'burning' sensation at the top of the stomach area.
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Is there a cure for Acid Reflux disease?

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this time there is no cure for Acid Reflux disease. In some cases it can be directly related to a specific aggravating factor and will leave when these factors are removed. However, in most cases Acid Reflux is chronic to some degree. It can, however, be managed effectively in most cases via lifestyle and/or medications. In some sever cases, surgery can become an option, but this should be discussed thoroughly with your physician.
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What is porphyria, why is it called "The Vampyre Disease"?

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Porphyria is actually a group of diseases, all pertaining to the metabolism of porphyrin rings that, along with iron, are responsible for the oxygen-carrying properties of hemoglobin--an ingredient in blood. It is a very rare genetic disorder, and is in no way contagious.
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What's the difference between and Acid Reflux disease heartburn?

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Acid Reflux is a disease with heartburn as the most common symptom. Frequent heartburn that disrupts lifestyle and risks damage to the esophagus generally defines Acid Reflux as the disease. Your doctor should make the determination.
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What makes Acid Reflux disease symptoms worse?

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Food and beverages stimulate the stomach to produce digestive acids that can backflow (reflux) into the esophagus. Lying down right after eating can make your refluxing worse because you'll lose the assistance of gravity in keeping your natural stomach acids down. Spicy foods or otherwise do not cause Acid Reflux, but they do seem to aggravate the symptoms in many people.
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What is folic acid deficiency anemia?

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Folic acid deficiency anemia results from lower-than-normal levels of folic acid in the body. Your body needs folic acid, one of the B vitamins, to produce red blood cells . The human body does not produce enough folic acid to meet its needs, so your diet should include foods high in folic acid, such as citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, and fortified cereals.1 Your body can store enough folic acid to last 2 to 6 months. However, anemia can develop within weeks of a shortage of folic acid.
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What are the signs of fatty acid deficiency?

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Although scientists don’t always agree on exactly why high-EPA fish oil is beneficial, they certainly concur when it comes to the signs of fatty acid deficiency: SOURCE: Smart Fats by Michael Schmidt and Food and Behavior Research, a charitable organization dedicated to advancing scientific research into the links between nutrition and human behavior. I found this information fascinating, as much (but certainly not all) described my own condition, as well as that of my oldest son.
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Is NDI associated with acid reflux disease?

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NDI disrupts sleep by causing frequent awakenings to empty the bladder, which fills up quickly with urine. NDI is not associated with any allergies or respiratory problems although the latter two problems are common and may occur independent of NDI. NDI is not known to be associated with acid reflux disease. However, many young boys with NDI vomit frequently, sometimes twice or three-times daily, until the ages of 3 or 4 years.
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What is acid reflux disease (GERD)?

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Acid reflux describes a backflow of acid from the stomach into the swallowing tube or esophagus. This acid can irritate and sometimes damage the lining on the inside of the esophagus. Almost everyone experiences acid reflux at some time. The usual symptom is heartburn, an uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone, most commonly occurring after a meal. In some individuals this reflux is frequent or severe enough to cause more significant problems.
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What are some symptoms of acid reflux disease?

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Heartburn is the most common symptom of acid reflux disease. In some patients it may be accompanied by other acid reflux disease symptoms, such as regurgitation of gastric contents into the mouth and difficulty swallowing.
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How many people have acid reflux disease?

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Recent statistics indicate that about fifteen (15) million people in the US alone suffer from acid reflux disease.
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Who may get acid reflux disease?

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Acid reflux disease affects people of every socioeconomic class, ethnic group and age. However, the incidence does seem to increase quite dramatically above the age of 40. More than 50 percent of people (both male and female) with acid reflux disease are between the ages of 45 to 64.
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What about acid reflux disease and smoking?

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Smoking doesn't cause acid reflux disease but there is some evidence that smoking significantly worsens acid reflux disease. Nicotine is a risk factor for relaxation of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) and may cause increased heartburn. Stopping smoking is a good idea for multiple reasons.
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Can acid reflux disease be cured?

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Unfortunately, acid reflux disease, in general, cannot be cured at present. In some cases, it may be a temporary condition associated with a specific aggravating factor such as pregnancy. In such cases, acid reflux disease will go away on its own when the pregnancy has ended. In most cases acid reflux disease is a chronic condition. However, it can be effectively managed with medications and lifestyle modifications in almost everybody. In some cases, surgery is an option.
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How do people get acid reflux disease? What causes acid reflux disease?

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Acid reflux disease is caused by reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. In most patients this is due to a transient relaxation of the "gate" or sphincter (LES) that keeps the lower end of the esophagus closed when a person is not swallowing food or liquids. This transient relaxation happens a few times each day in people without acid reflux disease. Why it happens more frequently in acid reflux disease patients isn???t known.
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What causes folic acid deficiency anemia?

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Having an increased need for folic acid, as might happen with pregnancy or certain medical conditions, such as sickle cell disease. Not absorbing or retaining folic acid. If you drink too much alcohol or have severe kidney problems that require blood-cleaning procedures, your body might not absorb folic acid.
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How is folic acid deficiency anemia diagnosed?

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Your health professional will diagnose folic acid deficiency anemia by performing blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC) and measurements of folic acid and vitamin B12 levels.
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What is the treatment for folic acid deficiency anemia?

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Treatment for folic acid deficiency anemia is an increase in your intake of folic acid, through daily supplements, until your folic acid levels become normal.
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How can I prevent folic acid deficiency anemia?

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You can prevent folic acid deficiency anemia by eating a diet that includes foods high in folic acid. These foods include citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, fortified cereals, beans and legumes, wheat bran and other whole grains, and meats (poultry, pork, shellfish, and liver). Some people take a daily multivitamin that contains folic acid.
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Can the human body have a silicic acid deficiency, and what are the symptoms?

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Three to four tablespoons of oats or barley are enough to satisfy your daily requirement for silicic acid – this was what many food experts recommended until recently. Today’s reality, however, looks quite different: Plants frequently do not take up enough silicic acid from the soil because it is depleted or had a low silicic acid content in the first place, for example calciferous soil.
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Patrick G. Tempera, M.D.
Normally food and liquid travel down your esophagus to your stomach. A small muscle at the end of the esophagus opens to allow food and liquid to enter the stomach where it is digested by stomach acid. Acid Reflux Disease is a condition where this muscle opens at inappropriate times and allows stomach acid to back up (reflux) into the esophagus.
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What is the difference between heartburn and acid reflux disease?

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Acid reflux disease is a chronic disease and heartburn is its most common symptom. Heartburn is defined as a rising, burning sensation behind the breastbone caused by reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. Frequent heartburn that disrupts one's lifestyle suggests the diagnosis of acid reflux disease. Only your doctor can determine if you suffer from acid reflux disease.
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What should people with acid reflux disease avoid?

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Acid reflux disease is a disease that is caused by gastric acid. However, certain foods can trigger symptoms in some patients. Lying down after a meal, wearing tight-fitting clothing, and even performing certain activities, such as bending over, can also trigger symptoms in patients. A good way to identify these "triggers" is to keep a diary of acid reflux disease symptoms noting when they occur.
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What is the most common nutritional deficiency disease in the world?

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Iron deficiency anemia is considered the most common nutritional deficiency, affecting roughly 50% of the women of childbearing age and 40% of the children under five years in developing countries. Anemia is an insidious condition that causes fatigue, apathy, lowered resistance to infection, and reduced mental functioning. It is most common where people can't afford meat, which contains iron in an easily absorbed form.
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So acquired immune deficiency disease is not combatting the immune system?

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The question of the intentions of the designer is a question that is separate from and beyond the question of whether there is design. We can know something that is designed without knowing what the designer intended for it. If I might just give an example from our everyday world, we can look at something like a gun or some such thing, realize immediately that it was designed, and not know what the purpose of it is for. I'm going to say I don't think so.
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