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Jan Gambino

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posted 06/28/2008, comments (0)

Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication

A new study from the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology examined the difference in cost between surgery (laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) or the Stretta (non evasive surgery) vs. medication with a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI). The researchers also looked at the patient's symptoms and quality of life for each treatment... Read more Chevron

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April

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posted 06/27/2008, comment (1)

Is this Acid reflux?

my 4 yr old son coughs from time to time with no real reason that i know of. Then last week his teacher at preschool told me when he went down for his afternoon nap his would wake after 30 mins make some weird noises then throw up a little in his mouth and swallow it again then go balck to sleep. Is this acid reflux, what should i... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/26/2008, comments (2)

New Noninvasive Surgery Technique for Acid Reflux

Can you have surgery without the scars? According to an article in yesterday's Washington Post you can! A new procedure called EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) performs gastrointestinal procedures through the mouth rather than incisions in the abdomen. The new technique can reduce recovery time and pain for... Read more Chevron

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 06/25/2008, comment (1)

Acid Reflux & GERD Medications

Many of the questions submitted on this site are from readers asking about acid reflux medications. I understand why. Medications used to treat reflux are numerous and come in many different varieties, and which medicines to take can be very confusing. Never-the-less, it is critically important that you understand the which, how, and when... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 06/25/2008, comments (0)

GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

I suffer from reflux, underwent an upper GI series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal hiatal hernia. I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist, but my internist said that I might need surgery. My symptoms aren't that bad. Should I be concerned? Hiatal hernias are defects in the diaphragm that allow the stomach to... Read more Chevron

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