The treatment of acid reflux can be complicated and frustrating for many patients. When treatments based on lifestyle and dietary changes fail many patients require medications to deal with their disease. Until recently most of these treatments required a trip to see a physician and a prescription.
Medications like Zantac, Prilosec, and Prevacid have already been added to the OTC market. The FDA has also recently approved Axid and Zegrid for over the counter preparations. While there are...
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a common condition from infancy to adulthood. However, there are significant differences in the symptoms... Read more »
So I turned the calendar and it was 2010. Each year it is the same: I suddenly realize how messy my house is and go into clean up mode. I... Read more »
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults This is part 3 of a 3-part series on Acid Reflux. See Part I: Your Baby and Acid... Read more »
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on Acid Reflux. See Part I: Your Baby and Acid Reflux See Part III: Acid Reflux in Adults Going to... Read more »
A new study indicates that moms who took reflux medications during pregnancy may increase the risk of having a child with asthma symptoms.... Read more »
Yale researchers say zinc salts may treat acid reflux, and without the side effects of traditional medications. Researchers studied the zinc first in... Read more »
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 »
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 »
A baby with a chronic illness may need to have one or more medications, possibly for long periods of time. Often these medications are given at home... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
Antacids When a person comes to a doctor with acid reflux symptoms, often the first medication type suggested is an antacid. Antacids that contain aluminum and magnesium lower the acid levels in the stomach. Antacids with simethicone break up...
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