Acid Reflux Inhibitors
- GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
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Surgery
Surgical Management Of Barrett's Esophagus
Procedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove the mucus lining of the esophagus. The intention is to remove early cancerous or precancerous tissue (high-grade dysplasia) and allow regrowth of new and hopefully healthy tissue in the esophagus.
Such techniques include photodynamic therapy (PDT), surgical removal of the abnormal lining, or ablation techniques, such as the use of laser, to destroy...
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Safe Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acid Reflux
All medications have side effects. The recent influx of information on the side effects of PPIs has made many scared to take them, even... Read more »
The Right Acid Reflux Medication Makes All the Difference!
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Today is the day after and I suddenly realized how much better my stomach is feeling since I... Read more »
Psychological Distress Increases Acid Reflux Severity
As the holidays get closer, most would agree that stress levels for some people increase. There is at least one study that indicates this... Read more »
Recall of Generic Orally Disintegrating Prevacid
On April 15th, the FDA announced a recall of lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets. These are generic Prevacid (Proton... Read more »
Proton Pump Inhibitors Inhibit Magnesium Absorption too!
The FDA recently released a report warning consumers that long term (greater than one year) use of Proton Pump Inhibitors leads to risk of... Read more »
From Our Sources
Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
Resources for Acid Reflux (Symptoms)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
Some heartburn treatments may increase non-acid reflux
Researchers say that patients who do not get relief from their acid reflux medication may be experiencing non-acid reflux. In a small study, patients... Read more »
Acid reflux eased by the right doctor, drugs
A Danish study has found that people who have chronic acid reflux feel better when they're put on a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) drug by a doctor that... Read more »
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