Esophageal Reflux Medication
The American College of Gastroenterology has developed new recommendations for testing patients for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Diagnosis and treatment of GERD can be difficult because many patients do not have visible esophageal erosions and don't respond to medications for GERD.
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From Our Experts
Barrett’s Esophagus: Endoscopic Surveillance and Treatment Options
Q: I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus a few years ago and have been feeling great on Prilosec without any heartburn. My internist... Read more »
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: similar symptoms of reflux with a different...
When looking into reflux symptoms one of the relatively new things for doctors to consider is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). While... Read more »
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: An acid reflux look-alike?
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (or EE) was a hot topic at a gastroenterology conference I attended recently. EE is a chronic condition causing... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Q&A #9
Question #1: Are the following symptoms typical of GERD? bloating upset stomach, including burping, after exercise continual dry cough... Read more »
Acid Reflux Medications and Side Effects
Do acid reflux medications have any side effects? Proton pump inhibitors generally have very few side effects. The most common are... Read more »
From Our Sources
Heartburn or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Source: Breastcancer.org
Heartburn, also known as gastric reflux or indigestion, happens after you eat and food is in your stomach. In the stomach, food is broken down by... Read more »
Esophagitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Esophagitis is the inflammation of the esophagus (the muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach).The two principal types of... Read more »
Esophagitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Esophagitis is a general term for any inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the... Read more »
Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Esophagitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Treatment depends on the cause of esophagitis. Acid reflux - Acid blocking medications, including H2-blockers and proton-pump... Read more »
Acid Reflux Medications
Antacids When a person comes to a doctor with acid reflux symptoms, often the first medication type suggested is an antacid. Antacids that contain aluminum and magnesium lower the acid levels in the stomach. Antacids with simethicone break up...
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