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Gastric band surgery may worsen reflux

October 03, 2008

New research has found that while gastric bypass weight-loss surgery may help improve acid reflux, gastric banding surgery may make it worse. The problem, researchers say, is that a gastric band creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach where acid can get caught. The study, published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, found that gastric banding can cause reflux disease to develop, or make it worse in people who had the disease before surgery. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Generic Osteoporosis Medication: Fosamax

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Reader's Question: I have been told that Fosamax is coming out in generic form. I have been... Read more »

Day 3 ADA Chicago: Incretins

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...handle the pen and needle. And if they have severe gastric problems. But for the rest of us, Dr.... Read more »

Nexium extinguished my heartburn, but do I still have acid reflux?

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...disease and previous damage to the pylorus (of the stomach). Bile reflux is frequently... Read more »

Medication and Lactose Intolerance: Are You Aware?

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...issue. Please, if you or someone you know is having gastric problems, and medications are part... Read more »

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 2

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...it Work?The procedure involves creating a pouch of stomach whose volume is no bigger than those... Read more »

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Health Guide

What is GERD? "

...occurs when the protective mechanisms in the esophagus (the tube that runs from your mouth to your stomach) fail. The lower esophagus has a ring of muscle called the esophageal sphincter. This... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Complications

...pylori or NSAIDs can be very serious if they progress to the point of hemorrhage or perforation of the stomach or duodenum. Of the people who get ulcers, up to 15% will experience some degree of... Read more »

Scleroderma: Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems

for Gastrointestinal ProblemsTreatments for abnormalities in the esophagus and stomach are generally the same as those for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or heartburn. Many non-prescription... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Causes

CausesBefore the discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter (H.) pylori, the stomach was believed to be a sterile environment. However, in 1982, two Australian scientists identified Helicobacter pylori... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Introduction

...peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area that tends to develop in one of two places:The lining of the stomach (called gastric ulcers), orThe upper part of the small intestine -- the duodenum... Read more »

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Medications

Axid Oral Uses and How to Use

...(nye-ZAT-ih-deen)Uses Nizatidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »

Pepcid Oral Uses and How to Use

... Uses Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It may be used to... Read more »

Zantac Oral Uses and How to Use

...(ran-IT-uh-deen)Uses Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »

Tagamet Oral Uses and How to Use

...(sye-MET-uh-deen)Uses Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines... Read more »

Alkets Oral Uses and How to Use

...is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach,... Read more »

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