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January 05, 2009
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My heartburn is being treated with high doses of acid-reducing agents. Why aren't they working?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...click here.Read more of Dr. Eisner's blogs More on heartburn Read more »
Heartburn During Pregnancy
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...the whole time. And in the third pregnancy, I had heartburn. Heartburn that stopped me from... Read more »
What is H. pylori? Can it be causing my GERD?
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertHelicobacter pylori is a bacteria found in the lining of the stomach wall. It is a fairly common... Read more »
Health Guide
What is GERD? "
...contents make it back into the esophagus from the stomach. This back flow of acid is called reflux or heartburn. If it happens a few times, it's nothing to worry about. However, heartburn that... Read more »What are the symptoms of GERD?"
The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »Common Heartburn Drugs Linked to Hip Fracture
News round up on popular heartburn drugs and a link to increased hip fractures. The New York Times ran an AP wire story. Study Finds a Link Between Some Heartburn Drugs and Hip Injuries in People... Read more »What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"
...is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders. Nearly 7% of persons in the U.S. experience heartburn daily, 20% experience it monthly, and 60% experience it intermittently. Incidence in... Read more »How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?"
...patient history is the first step to establishing a diagnosis of GERD. If the patient has the classic heartburn and regurgitation symptoms then a diagnosis of GERD can be made with a good deal of... Read more »Images
Medications
...and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain. This medication is... Read more »
...can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent... Read more »
...short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent heartburn when the usual medicines do not... Read more »
...symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion.... Read more »
...ORAL Pronounced: (PRAV-uh-stat-in) Side Effects Heartburn, headache, or dizziness may occur.... Read more »
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September 14, 2007BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Many people think of heartburn as something that's slightly uncomfortable. But for some people, it can... Read summary »
New acid reflux surgery can rebuild damaged esophagus valve
January 19, 2009A new surgical device called Esophyx may help doctors treat chronic acid reflux before the symptoms cause permanent damage. The device allows doctors... Read summary »
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 »
Tip: Bananas may ease reflux pain
October 03, 2008According to one acid reflux sufferer, relief from heartburn pain may be as close as the nearest kitchen. The reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon... Read summary »
A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux
June 09, 2008By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from... Read summary »
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