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.
If the tear is in the area of the blood supply, there is a chance that it might heal with help. Signs and Symptoms. When the meniscus tears, the symptoms will vary greatly depending on the location, size, and type of meniscal tear. Some of the common signs and symptoms include: 1  Pain or tenderness.