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Beth Anderson

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posted 07/29/2008, comments (0)

Is Reflux Overtreated and Overdiagnosed?

PAGER received a call from a reporter last Friday. The reporter talked to Jennifer Rackley and asked whether we think acid reflux is over diagnosed in young children. Apparently, she had interviewed a number of pediatric gastroenterologists who all shared this opinion. I've been hearing muttering about reflux being over diagnosed for the past... 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 02/14/2008, comments (4)

chocker, Mary Seavey

Hi, 2 weeks ago just before going to bed I couldnt breath or yell I taped on the ceiling to get someone to call 911, then I heard a little whezzing I kept swallowing finally got air before ambulance came 45 min later I kept telling them i coulndt get air but they were only intrested in my blood pressure 225 over ? anyways my doctor gave me 1... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Skinner, Ph.D

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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)

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Susan

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posted 01/10/2008, comments (25)

In so much pain and no relief - help

I have been living with acid reflux for over three years. I have been to doctor after doctor. I have had 2 endoscopies, Bravo PH probe (Demeester score 60.2). I was diagnosed with chronic GERD, esophagitis and hiatal hernia. I have taken every medication possible with no relief of symptoms. My chest (sturnum) hurts so bad at times I cannot catch... Read more Chevron

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