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Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part II: Children and Teens
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on Acid Reflux.
See Part I: Your Baby and Acid RefluxSee Part III: Acid Reflux in Adults
Going to School
My daughter's gastroenterologist used to write a note on the prescription pad for school each year. It said simply, "Rebecca needs to have access to snacks, drinks and the bathroom as needed during school to manage her GERD."
I met with her new teacher and the school nurse each fall to develop a plan for managing acid reflux at school for the year. Re...
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Expert & Community Posts
Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...(GERD) often tries many treatments. Changes to the diet and lifestyle may be the first line of... Read more »
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...healthy weight. o Lose weight if overweight. Diet: Adults may need to limit or... Read more »
Holiday Survival Guide for Adults with GERD
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...decline by saying, "Sorry, my doctor has me on a strict diet." Or," My doctor said I can't." ... Read more »
Surgery: A treatment option for your child's acid reflux?
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...medical treatment such as medication and a special diet. It is estimated that several million... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: What's a pH Test for?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...tend to stay home from work or school, alter their diets and cut back on their usual activities... Read more »
Health Guide
Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
PreventionPeople with heartburn should first try lifestyle and dietary changes. In one study, 44% of patients who experienced symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reported improvement... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acids from the stomach move backward into the esophagus (an action called reflux). Reflux occurs if the muscular actions in... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...growing uterus puts increasing pressure on the stomach. Heartburn in such cases is often resistant to dietary interventions and even antacids.Obesity. A number of studies suggest that obesity... Read more »Acid Reflux Causes
...after food empties into the stomach. In such cases, acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. Dietary substances, drugs, and nervous system factors can weaken it and impair its... Read more »Acid Reflux Complications: Symptoms & Erosive Esophagitis
...severe when both conditions occur together. One study reported that spasms in the vocal cords caused by acid reflux may block the flow of air and cause sleep apnea in adults. On the other hand,... Read more »Related News
Q&A: low-carbohydrate diets may ease GERD
October 02, 2008A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) says that a low-carbohydrate diet relieved the painful symptoms of his heartburn. Joe and... 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 »
Researchers link GERD to obesity
October 02, 2008Losing weight may help ease acid reflux, a new study suggests. California researchers say the results of several studies indicate a link between... Read summary »
Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency
October 02, 2008This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »
Low-Carb Gets Results
August 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to weight-loss diets, one size does not fit all. A two-year trial comparing three diets suggests different... Read summary »
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