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Tracy Davenport

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posted 09/03/2008, comments (0)

New Treatment May Help Barrett's Esophagus

Barrett's esophagus can result from ongoing heartburn, which allows a constant splashing of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Left untreated, the condition can progress to esophagus cancer. Now, a new method, called cryoablation therapy, is available to freeze damaged cells in the esophagus, preventing them from turning... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 09/03/2008, comments (0)

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia

My doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is this a good idea, and what should I ask the surgeon? Although rarely necessary, at times, surgical repair of a hiatal hernia is the right choice in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. There are two types of hiatal hernia. In the... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 08/13/2008, comments (0)

Calcium and PPI medications

Calcium is an essential mineral in the human body. It is needed for the proper formation of bones and teeth and is also found in the blood and other cells where it regulates metabolic functions. When previous headlines blared about the increased risk of hip fractures with PPI use many AR patients began to worry. I have also had... Read more Chevron

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Laura

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posted 09/02/2008, comments (0)

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Did you know you can take our expert posts with you? Introducing AcidRefluxConnection's new widgets, which display each of our expert's posts wherever you want! (FYI: A widget is a small tool that you can put onto your personal blog, facebook page, iGoogle, and more. The widget is a module that displays the important acid reflux information and... 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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