1 Caffeine's not your friend if you have acid reflux. 2  Caffeine seems to be the main culprit by relaxing the sphincter muscle that normally keeps stomach acid from bubbling up the esophagus. 3  Decaf coffee has significantly less of a reflux effect, studies have found.
meniscus noun [ C ] (BODY PART) âº anatomy a curved piece of cartilage inside a joint (= place where two bones are connected) of the body such as the knee. âº physics on a liquid, a surface that curves either out or in as a result of surface tension.
Meniscectomy surgery is a procedure carried out on a knee which has sustained an injury called a medial or lateral meniscus tear. The meniscus is a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage structure which helps cushion the knee joint and absorb shock; there are two of these structures in each knee joint. Damage to the meniscus causes pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility. Treatment for a torn meniscus may include rest, ice or heat treatment, elevation, pain or anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy. When the outer edge of the meniscus is torn, the damage will usually heal with rest and therapy.