"A chance to cut is a chance to cure" - This is an adage that surgeons have lived with for generations. But that may be changing. Surgeons at Ohio State University have performed a new, incisionless operation to stop gastroesophageal reflux disease. The procedure (Esophyx) involves tightening the valve at the bottom of the... Read more
The younger your child, the harder it may be to recognize the signs of acid reflux. Here are five common signs that can be an indication of acid reflux: 1. Dental Enamel Loss When reflux reaches the mouth it can eat away at a child's dental enamel and predispose him or her to tooth decay. If you suspect reflux in your child, ask... Read more
What's worse than a baby who spits up? A baby who spits up purple. If your baby is under treatment for reflux with Prevacid, this may be par for the course. As Prevacid becomes more commonly used to treat difficult acid reflux in babies, we're hearing parents report the occasional presence of bluish/purple streaks in their... Read more
Dr. Bryan Vartabedian is joining us! AcidRefluxConnection.com is delighted to have him join our other excellent writers. Be sure to sign up for e-mail alerts, which will notify you by e-mail when one of his pieces is published. Now, his story: This all started a few months back, when I received a call from Bill Allman, Chief Creative... Read more
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