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Diagnosis

If a patient suffers from chronic heartburn, chances are good the patient also has GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following is the general diagnostic approach:

A physician can usually make an easy diagnosis of GERD if the patient finds relief from persistent heartburn and acid regurgitation after taking antacids for short periods.
If the diagnosis is uncertain but the physician still suspects GERD, a drug trial using a proton-pump inhi...

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Dr. Eisner Q&A #10

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My Top 10 Books about Adult Gastroesophageal Reflux

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...three types of books on GERD: General Information, Diet and Recipes and... Read more »

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Acid Reflux GERD Surgery: Fundoplication

...fundoplication.Muscle spasms after swallowing food. This can cause intense pain and patients may require a liquid diet, sometimes for weeks. This is a rare complication in most patients, but can... Read more »

Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes

...aim for a small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least 1,000 1,200 kcal/day for women and 1,200 1,600 kcal/day for... Read more »

Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss

Dietary ChangesLow Carbohydrate DietsThe Atkins diet restricts healthful complex carbohydrates in vegetables and particularly in fruits that are known to protect against heart disease. The Atkins... Read more »

Preventing Obesity: Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance

...to be very beneficial.Some Tips for Losing Weight. The following offer some general suggestions for dieters:Start with realistic goals. Diet failure is extremely common and the odds of significant... Read more »

Prevent Obesity: Weight Management

Weight ManagementThere are many approaches to dieting and many claims for great success with various fad diets. To date, although many diets achieve effective immediate weight loss, none has emerged... Read more »

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