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posted 09/05/2008, comment (1)
10 months old and still not sleeping through the night
Hi. My name is Bridget and I have a 10 month old baby who has been diagnosed with GERD and being treated with 15mg of prevacid daily. Since starting the medication at about 7 months old my son has done well-he has doubled the volume of milk he gets and sleeps better . . . However doubling the volume means he has gone from only 6-8 ounces during... Read more
posted 09/05/2008, comments (0)
Living with the Burn
I have been living with this condition for the past two years and have tried every medication only to suffer with terrible side effects from all of them. Even the OTC's are too difficult to handle. I'm having the most difficult time giving up the morning coffee and don't get the reflux most times until later in the day. I'm... Read more
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posted 09/03/2008, comments (0)
Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia
My doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is this a good idea, and what should I ask the surgeon? Although rarely necessary, at times, surgical repair of a hiatal hernia is the right choice in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. There are two types of hiatal hernia. In the... Read more
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posted 09/03/2008, comments (0)
New Treatment May Help Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett's esophagus can result from ongoing heartburn, which allows a constant splashing of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Left untreated, the condition can progress to esophagus cancer. Now, a new method, called cryoablation therapy, is available to freeze damaged cells in the esophagus, preventing them from turning... Read more
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