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...
Read moreOnce you have tried all of the non-pharmaceutical methods for dealing with your child's GERD symptoms the doctor might suggest a trial of... Read more »
Heartburn Friendly Cooking is a weekly feature full of quick and easy food ideas that are acid reflux friendly and can be easily modified... 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 »
In order to resolve any child's issue with food refusal the underline medical issue needs to be treated or resolved. In many instances a... Read more »
More bad press for Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) is looming on the horizon. At the annual conference known as Digestive Disease Week,... Read more »
Adults aren't the only patients taking heartburn meds. According to a new analysis, the number of children who take prescription medications has... Read more »
Heartburn is a common problem among pregnant women, but a new study suggests that taking acid blockers such as Pepcid, Zantac, Nexium, and Protonix... Read more »
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ReferencesDeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol.... Read more »
People who suffer a heart attack and are given a combination of Plavix and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as Prilosec or Nexium may increase... Read more »
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Pyrosis; Non-cardiac chest pain Home Care Treat heartburn, especially if you often feel symptoms. Over time, reflux can damage the... Read more »