The primary cause of GERD is a malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter. When the lower esophageal sphincter is weakened or not functioning well, it allows stomach acid and food back into the esophagus. This irritates the esophagus, which doesn't have the same, tough lining that the stomach has.When the esophagus is irritated, it can result in heartburn.nderstanding the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter and why the lower esophageal sphincter might not be working properly is key to understanding GERD, however. Nearly everyone who has GERD is familiar with its main symptom, burning, uncomfortable heartburn caused by the reflux of acid into the esophagus.
Charlie Sheen reportedly fears he caught HIV from a transsexual. The actor, who revealed last week he'd had the disease for four years, hinted that he had an idea of how he contracted it. A source revealed: Charlie has for a long time had a fascination with Â­transsexual men.
The only drugs Charlie Sheen is taking now are his HIV medications, but is the âAnger Managementâ star still drinking? Charlie revealed on âTodayâ whether or not heâs given up alcohol, even as his doctor said he was âpetrifiedâ by the thought of Charlie getting too drunk to take care of himself! Has Charlie Sheen, 50, sobered up? The former star of Two And A Half Men said he gave up doing drugs since he found out he was HIV positive, but has he put down the bottle as well? While speaking with Matt Lauer, 57, Charlie revealed if he was still hitting the booze, even after his diagnosis.