Gerd Disease Treatment
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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Prevention
There are a lot of things you can do to prevent the symptoms of GERD. Some simple lifestyle changes include:
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Elevate the head of your bed at least six inches. If possible, put wooden blocks under the legs at the head of the bed or use a solid foam wedge under the head portion of the mattress. Simply using extra pillows may not help.
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Certain foods cause the esophageal sphincter to relax for an hour or more during their digestion. Avoid these foods, ...
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Live from the GI Conference: New GERD Treatment Guidelines
The North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) is in the process of updating the guidelines... Read more »
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions
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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?
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From Our Sources
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adoles...
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 »
Acid Reflux Causes
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 »
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 »
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Heartburn: Referenc...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesDeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol.... Read more »
Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read more »
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