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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Can Ibs Cause Gerd

GERD keeps workers off the job

October 03, 2008
People with stomach woes such as acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) lose the equivalent of one day of work per week, a new study suggests. Researchers questioned patients who suffered from IBS, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and functional dyspepsia (FD). They found that those who suffered from IBS and FD missed the most work, but GERD sufferers were not far behind--missing an average of 6.3 hours per 40-hour week. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...study to see if the patient is truly experiencing acid reflux. In this test, a small catheter is... Read more »

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The Reflux Book Reviewed
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...book starts out with an excellent introduction to acid reflux. In Chapter 1, normal digestion is... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Q:Is acid reflux caused by (or does it cause) other digestive conditions such as colon problems,... Read more »

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The GERD/Migraine Connection
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...confirmed something that I already knew: many adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)... Read more »

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My Top 10 Books about Adult Gastroesophageal Reflux
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...Stop Heartburn: Simple ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux by Anil Minocha, MD and Christine... Read more »

Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
...relieved by antacids. The patient may have difficulty swallowing, and there is often regurgitation or acid reflux. [See In-Depth Report #85: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.]Heart Events. Pain due... Read more »
Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acids from the stomach move backward into the esophagus (an action called reflux). Reflux occurs if the muscular actions in... Read more »
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents
...NEXIUM® is safe or effective for treating GERD in children under 12 years old. Learn more about acid reflux. Read more »
Acid Reflux Causes
CausesAnyone who a large amount of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or taking a nap after eating a large meal high in fatty,... Read more »
Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
...very important to take preventative measures before going to sleep. Some suggestions for preventing acid reflux at night are as follows:After meals, take a walk or, at the very least, remain... Read more »

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GERD, Lower Esophageal Sphincter

See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »

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Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency
October 02, 2008

This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »

New GERD drug does well in early tests
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In a recent test of a new acid reflux drug, participants reported that the medication eased the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The new... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effectiveness of Protonix in infants
October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine the effectiveness of Protonix to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants ages 28 days to 11... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effects of Nexium (esomeprazole) on asthma
October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine if treatment with Nexium (esomeprazole) will improve asthma in adults who also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux... Read summary »