Lactobacillus acidophilus is a
Many factors decrease the number of lactic acid producing bacteria that live and work in the gastrointestinal tract and protect us from harmful disease-causing bacteria, aging, alcohol, antibiotics, diet deficiencies, drugs, medications, narcotics,
Food is digested in the alimentary canal, mouth and stomach, and finally in the...
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a common condition from infancy to adulthood. However, there are significant differences in the symptoms... Read more »
Acid reflux is not limited to the United States. Parents and support groups from around the world contact us with questions about acid... Read more »
Over the years of dealing with two children that had acid reflux and other GI issues it has become second nature to blame every additional... Read more »
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (or EE) was a hot topic at a gastroenterology conference I attended recently. EE is a chronic condition causing... 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 »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
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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 »