In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can affect your risk for esophagitis through some of the lifestyle choices you make. Alcohol reduces the strength of the lower esophageal sphincter and can trigger gastroesophageal reflux, or stomach acid that refluxes up the esophagus. This creates irritation and inflammation in the lining of the esophagus. Take note how you feel after you drink alcohol. See if you start to notice a trend. Cigarette smoking has the same effect on the esophagus. Acidic foods and caffeinated beverages will also increase the acidity in the stomach. These can increase the risk of reflux and trigger esophagitis. Write down the foods you eat and how you feel in the hours after you eat. Drug-induced esophagitis is triggered when you swallow pills with little to no water. The residue from the pill remains in the esophagus, creating irritation and inflammation.  Some of the more common medications to create this problem includes pain relievers such as ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen sodium, antibiotics, potassium chloride, biphosphonates for treatment of osteoporosis, and quinidine used for treatment of some heart conditions.
Summary: Observe your reaction to alcohol and smoking. Keep track of your intake of certain foods. Pay attention to how you swallow pills.

Make sure it is completely unplugged before working on it. When it is plugged into an outlet, it still has an electrical current running through it. Be careful to avoid touching any exposed metal wires or contacts while unplugging the cord. Detach any other cords or electronics connected to the wire as well. If you’re dealing with heavily-damaged cords, consider shutting off the electricity first. Shut off the fuse or circuit breaker. It is usually located in a secluded spot like in the basement or a storage room. Feel the entire length of the cord to see if it feels unusually warm. Look for any breaks in the insulation that could prevent the cord from working. Also, check plug prongs to see if they look melted or burned.  Consider marking any damaged areas so you don’t have to search for them later. If you see a lot of serious damage, you may be better off purchasing a new cord instead of attempting a repair. Note that broken extension cords cannot safely be spliced, or joined, back together. No matter how well you try to reconnect the old wires, the cord won’t be safe for use. Instead, fit it with a new plug. Take the edge of the tape and place it over the broken casing. Then, wrap the tape around the cord a few times to seal the damage. Make sure it’s well-sealed, then treat other damaged portions the same way. Electrical tape is a type of black vinyl that resists electricity, so it’s great for safely wrapping up cords as long as there aren’t any exposed metal wires.  If the cord is so damaged that you see frayed metal, then you will most likely have to cut it to repair it. Tape is only good for insulating wires, preventing existing superficial damage to prevent it from getting worse. Another option is to fit a PVC shrink tube over the damaged portion. Heat it gently to shrink it and seal off the break. Other types of tape, including duct tape, can work. However, electrical tape is the best choice because it is designed to work on electrical components. End cutting pliers and lineman’s pliers are a couple of options for cutting cleanly through electrical cords. Position the pliers past the damaged portion and sever the cord. Cut through all of the insulation and wiring with a single attempt. Then, do the same on the opposite side of the damaged portion to completely remove it.  Check the length of each remaining cord. If they are pretty long, you may be able to reuse both of them. Throw away cut lengths that are too short to be useful. For example, you might cut an extension cord in half and reuse both parts. For smaller cords, such as from electronic devices, you may not need the shorter part even if it's reusable. Wire strippers are very useful for removing the cord’s outer casing without damaging the wires underneath it. Measure from the cut end of the wire, taking caution to avoid removing more of the insulated casing than you need to. Clamp the pliers down to break the insulation, then slide it off the wire. Repeat this with the other half of the cut cord if you plan on soldering the pieces back together  This will reveal the electrical wires inside the cord. Expect to see 3 wires in thicker cords like extension cords. Smaller cords, such as for household accessories, contain fewer wires. If you don’t have wire strippers available, you could use a utility knife or another sharp tool. However, be very careful to avoid damaging the electrical wires. Score the insulation until you are able to remove it from the cord. Measure about 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) from the cut end of each wire. Then, use the wire strippers to break through the casing. Slide the cut insulation off when you’re done. It will expose the copper wires, which you can reroute to your replacement cap.  The wires are a little smaller than the cord, so use wire strippers if you have them. Wire strippers are a better choice for precision than other tools, such as a utility knife, which can easily ruin the wires. If you make a mistake and cut through the individual wires, don’t worry. Your cord isn’t ruined. Just cut out the damaged portion again. If you're planning on soldering the cord lengths back together, strip the wires inside both parts.
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One-sentence summary -- Disconnect the cord from the outlet. Inspect the cord for broken wires and other signs of damage. Repair superficial damage by wrapping it with electrical tape. Cut the cord on both sides of the damaged portion using pliers. Strip about 1 in (2.5 cm) of insulation off the cord with wire strippers. Remove insulation from each of the wires inside the cord.

Problem: Article: Some conditions that are not related to the heart (noncardiac) can cause heart palpitations. If you think you may have a condition that is causing your palpitations, it is important to talk to your doctor about what you can do to treat the condition. Noncardiac conditions that can lead to palpitations include:  Anemia. Anxiety. Beta-blocker withdrawal. Pregnancy. Hypoglycemia. Mastocytosis. Some medications. Cardiac conditions are conditions that involve your heart. Your doctor will create a prescribed plan for you to follow to treat or manage these conditions. The next step will describe some of the recommendations or requirements your doctor may prescribe for you so that you can keep your palpitations to a minimum. As mentioned above, if you have a cardiac condition that can cause palpitations, you will have to create a management plan with your doctor. This management plan may involve things like:  Avoid substances and drugs that cause palpitations, like caffeine, alcohol or cocaine. If you have tachycardia, your doctor may advise you to take rate controlling drugs like beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. Your doctor may advise you to take anti-arrhythmic medications to control arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and to prevent their occurrence in future. Depending on your diagnosis, your doctor may advise you to use ‘Pill in the pocket strategy’. This means that he or she may prescribe you drugs that are supposed to be kept in your pocket always, and taken once you feel palpitations. Some arrhythmias are due to structural problems in the electrical pathways of heart (called accessory pathways). In such cases, your doctor may advise you to get these structural problems corrected by advanced medical techniques like catheter ablation.
Summary:
Treat noncardiac medical conditions that cause palpitations. Meet with your doctor if you are experiencing palpitations caused by cardiac conditions. Follow your doctor’s orders.