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posted 03/13/2008, comment (1)
Ask the Doctor: Dr. Eisner Responds to Selected Community Questions.
I have diabetes and have been experiencing a lot of heartburn and regurgitation. I am taking Nexium but still have symptoms. What else can this be?While you may be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, some of your symptoms may be related to diabetes. In diabetes, the nerve endings of the gastrointestinal tract can be... Read more
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posted 02/14/2008, comments (0)
Nexium extinguished my heartburn, but do I still have acid reflux?
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
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posted 02/06/2008, comment (1)
What is H. pylori? Can it be causing my GERD?
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
posted 02/04/2008, comment (1)
many times i find that a hiatal hernia can be a cause of acid reflux......see a chiropractor
If hiatal hernia is ruled out, there are several ways to do this........................if it a baby, one need to change the formula, if one is not breast feeding. (A hiatal hernia can also cause breathing problems, or difficulties)- Font size
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