Q: I have been having a lot of acid reflux that has not responded to medication. My doctor performed an upper endoscopy that was normal, but he still suspects GERD. He now is recommending a pH test. What is this? A: An esophageal pH test measures how often stomach acid flows into the lower esophagus and the amount and degree of acidity... Read more
Beth Pulsifer-Anderson's The Reflux Book is a must for all parents of children suffering with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Section 1 of the book is a basic overview. The book starts out with an excellent introduction to acid reflux. In Chapter 1, normal digestion is discussed, and then reflux is defined. Reflux is compared to... Read more
Is it acid reflux or bile reflux? Q: I had been experiencing a lot of heartburn but that seems to have decreased with Nexium. I still however, get a lot of regurgitation of liquid into my throat. Is this acid reflux? A: As your heartburn has improved, while the regurgitation can still be related to acid, you may also be refluxing... Read more
Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria found in the lining of the stomach wall. It is a fairly common bacteria, present in about 30% of the United States population, and about 66% of the population worldwide. Most patients, probably about 70%, don't have any symptoms. In others, the bacterium can cause gastritis and peptic ulcers and sometimes can... Read more
Q: I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a few years ago and have been feeling great on Prilosec without any heartburn. My internist suggested I have another endoscopy. Is it really necessary? A: Barrett's esophagus is a condition of the esophagus in which the cells lining the esophagus transform from a pink, squamous cell to a... Read more
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