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Get a Second Opinion BEFORE an Endoscopy!

I am 65 years old and have had GERD for about 18 months. I am a research scientist with a Ph.D., but not a physician. Before getting an endoscopy, I got a second opinion from a physician who was a professor of Gastroenterology at Stanford University. I asked, What do you expect to find?Answer: We look for things like Barret's... Read more Chevron

posted 11/30/2007, comments (0)|

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Todd Eisner

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy

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 Chevron

posted 11/28/2007, comments (0)|

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12 year old with acid reflux

okay im 12 years old and i was recently diagnosed with acid reflux disease. i am a competitive cheerleader at my school so i cant deal with heartbearn. i went to the doctor, mostly becuase i had to schedual an appointment for surgery (BAD NOSEBLEEDS). he checked my throat and said i had reflux, so i was really sad, but happy to know what was... Read more Chevron

posted 11/18/2007, comments (2)|

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Can Zantac deplete a man's sex drive? Find that out and 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 Chevron

posted 11/13/2007, comments (0)|

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Hawkenser

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My 45 years of acid reflux and experiance

I was born with with a defective sphincter at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach (lower esopageal sphincter). As an infant, I could not even be laid down without it running back out. The doctor said that it hadn't fully formed and I would probably "grow out of it". That was 45 years ago... Read more Chevron

posted 11/07/2007, comments (2)|

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