Q:Is acid reflux caused by (or does it cause) other digestive conditions such as colon problems, IBS, colitis, duodenitis, celiac disease or Crohn's disease? A: Many things cause acid reflux. Most commonly, a decrease in the sphincter muscle between the esophagus and stomach allows acid to travel from the stomach to the esophagus... Read more
Q: My wife is pregnant and she has been suffering from a lot of heartburn. Why is this happening and what can she do? A: Assure your wife that she is not alone! Heartburn occurs in up to half of pregnant women. While it is usually mild, at times it can be very severe and treatment can be challenging. While heartburn in non-pregnant patients... Read more
1. Can Tagamet cause mouth sores? While there are many reported side effects of Tagamet, mouth sores is not one of them. The most common listed side effects are diarrhea, headache, gynecomastia (enlarged and painful breasts) and rash. Interestingly, Tagamet, is sometimes useful for treating canker sores. It should be noted however, that the use... Read more
Chronic cough and even chest pain can be caused by acid reflux. This can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are often not associated with classic symptoms of acid reflux, such as heartburn. [Editor's note: If you're experiencing chest pain, it's important to talk to your doctor immediately about whether heart conditions... Read more
While reflux events decreased considerably with acid-reduction treatment such as proton pump inhibitors like Nexium and Prevacid, nonacidic reflux events, such as stomach bile regurgitation, were significantly greater with acid-reduction treatment. This increase in nonacid reflux events may explain persistent symptoms in some patients despite... Read more
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