Heartburn or GERD can Kill

Heartburn is a common annoyance. The busy lifestyle, quick meals, fatty or spicy foods all contribute to the occasional need of a chewable pain reliever. The acceptance of heartburn as an inconvenient, but natural, part of the daily grind can blind you to the warning that a severe heartburn symptom can bring.

Heartburn as a Disorder

Heartburn can be a symptom as well as a disorder. Simple heartburn or GERD can be controlled and dealt with. However, heartburn can signal the presence of a much more serious problem. If it’s heartburn, you will have a burning sensation in the chest usually after eating. There may be a spread of the burning to the throat, sometimes accompanied by a bad taste, difficulty in swallowing, belching, coughing, hoarseness and/or wheezing.

It can become worse by lying down or bending over or by eating. Relief can come from an antacid. While the more severe heartburn symptoms may be mistaken for a heart attack, simple heartburn is usually not made worse by exercise. If there is any concern that the pain may signal a heart attack, get help quickly.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer - Defending the Rights of Michigan Mesothelioma Victims

By Bart Icles

Asbestos is a very toxic mineral that was widely mined and used during the 70's as fireproof roofing and flooring materials, for heat insulation, gaskets, brake pads, clutch plates, stage curtains, and interior fire doors, fireproof clothing for firefighters, and for many other purposes. If you or anyone you know have lived in Michigan and its surrounding areas and have contracted Mesothelioma should immediately get the services of a Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer for proper legal remedies.

Individuals who worked in asbestos mines, factory and construction workers, ship yards, automotive brake mechanics, and any one else who worked with asbestos-lined insulation materials over a prolonged time have an increased risk of contracting Mesothelioma or cancer of the chest and abdomen lining.

Studies have shown that prolonged or even short-term exposure to asbestos can cause other forms of illness other than Mesothelioma to occur. Other forms of cancer such as cancer of the colon, kidney, larynx, pancreas, and esophagus have been linked to asbestos exposure. Although some individuals who worked around asbestos never develop the illness, science has not yet determined what predisposes some individuals to contract the illness. Symptoms of Mesothelioma may take from 10 to 30 years to manifest.

A claim for asbestos-related injury or illness is known as a personal injury claim that can be filed anytime within three years after diagnosis by a specialist. The families of victims who've died can still file a claim within three years after the death of their loved ones. Because of the cancer's nature, a special provision of the law has been made setting the statute of limitations for filing a claim to begin at the start of the victim's diagnosis, and not with the initial exposure. In some cases, even if the three year period has already elapsed, filing a case for compensation can still be possible. In this regard, it is of vital importance to consult only with a highly experienced Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer, who has a thorough knowledge and understanding of asbestos compensation cases and asbestos laws.

Lawyers who specialize in Mesothelioma claims have access to all the important documents connected to claims of asbestos-related injuries and illnesses. From gathering all your personal and medical records, to proving that your illness was due to your employers negligence, your lawyer will be able to gather all evidences to make your case successful. They will do everything in their power to investigate your claim using their experience; if your exposure happened at work, your Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer can file a case against your former employer, whether they are still in the same business as before, or have declared bankruptcy and moved on to another type of business to elude liability.

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