People with heartburn should first try lifestyle and dietary changes. Some suggestions are:
Q: I have been having a lot of acid reflux that has not responded to medication. My doctor performed an upper endoscopy that was normal,... Read more »
As long as there have been illnesses there have been “natural remedies” reported to cure them. This is also the case with Acid Reflux... Read more »
Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria found in the lining of the stomach wall. It is a fairly common bacteria, present in about 30% of the... Read more »
The North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) is in the process of updating the guidelines... Read more »
Adult GERD: What I have learned so far. I don't have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) but I have raised two children with GERD. In... Read more »
A reader of the Seattle Times asks Dr. Astrid Pujari whether DGL--deglycyrrhizinated licorice--will help ease acid reflux. Dr. Pujari responds with... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved NEXIUM® delayed release capsules in children ages 12 to 17 for the short-term treatment of... Read more »
This clinical trial will study how well the acid-reflux medication Protonix cures gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants. This national trial is... Read more »
Patients diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) are frequently faced with a decision: treat the symptoms with drugs or attempt to... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »