iStock.com/egal. This is the second article in a series on heartburn and GERD. If you havenât read the first one, Iâd suggest doing that first. The idea that heartburn is caused by too much stomach acid is still popular in the media and the public. But as Daniel pointed out in the comments section of the last post, anyone familiar with the scientific literature could tell you that heartburn and GERD are not considered to be diseases of excess stomach acid.
Symptoms and signs of acute porphyrias involve the nervous system, abdomen, or both (neurovisceral). Attacks develop over hours or days and can last up to several weeks. Most gene carriers experience no, or only a few, attacks during their lifetime. Others experience recurrent symptoms.
Allergy symptoms can be categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. Mild Allergy Symptoms. Mild allergy symptoms can include: Rash; Localized itching; Congestion; Mild allergic reactions do not spread to other parts of the body. Moderate Allergy Symptoms. Moderate allergic reactions can include symptoms that spread to other parts of the body, including: Widespread itching; Difficulty breathing; Severe Allergy Symptoms (Anaphylaxis) Anaphylaxis is a rare, life-threatening emergency in which the response to the allergen is sudden and affects the whole body. Allergy symptoms may within minutes progress to more serious symptoms, including: Itching of eyes or face