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Is it reflux or something else? Similar symptoms to check out first

A pattern of symptoms often suggests a diagnosis or disease. Vomiting and crying after feeding are often associated with pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). On the other hand, vomiting and crying are also symptoms of some food allergies, Milk Soy Protein Intolerance (MSPI), Pyloric Stenosis and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Vomiting and... Read moreChevron
posted 11/07/2007, comment (1)|
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My heartburn is being treated with high doses of acid-reducing agents. Why aren't they working?

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 moreChevron
posted 11/02/2007, comments (2)|
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Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?

Nighttime acid reflux, as well as atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD (cough, hoarseness, asthma-like symptoms) is associated with significant impairment of sleep. A recent study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology showed that sleep impairment was more common among people with GERD than those without... Read moreChevron
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Live from the GI Conference: GERD Caregivers

A recent study presented at the NASPGHAN conference confirms what parents of children with reflux experience every day -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) has a significant impact on finances, caregiver's feelings and their ability to work outside of the home. Parents of children with GERD ages 1 to 5 years were asked to fill out a... Read moreChevron
posted 10/29/2007, comments (0)|
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LIve from the GI Conference: Reflux Update

The field of medicine is always changing as researchers explore new theories and treatments. During the NASPGHAN conference sessions this weekend, I have been learning as much as possible about recent developments in the study of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).GERD is now viewed as a chronic childhood health condition. (Keep in mind that... Read moreChevron
posted 10/27/2007, comments (0)|
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