Gerd Food
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 gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). NEXIUM was tested in adolescents ages 12 to 17 in a randomized, double-blind parallel group study in which a total of 149 patients, ages 12 to 17, with clinically diagnosed GERD were treated with either NEXIUM 20mg or NEXIUM 40 mg once a day for up to eight weeks. Reported side effects included headache,...
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From Our Experts
Tracy's 9 Best Fast Food Picks for Those With GERD
When my son was a baby, Jan Gambino of PAGER (Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association) met with us at a McDonald's... Read more »
Sweet Treats for Kids with GERD
One of our greatest food challenges has been to find sweets, especially candy and cupcakes that our son with acid reflux disease... Read more »
Can a food allergy cause acid reflux?
Food allergies are increasing worldwide for reasons that are not completely clear. Recent studies suggest that nearly 4 percent of adult... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?
Could marijuana smoking be the cause of GERD? The effect of marijuana on the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease is... Read more »
Just Do It- Part II
If you missed part I read it first and catch up! Last week, my husband took my son with food allergies and acid reflux disease across... Read more »
From Our Sources
Slideshow: Foods That Fight GERD
Experts say that a high fiber, low fat diet is heartburn-friendly, but what foods actually fit that bill? In this slideshow from Health magazine,... Read more »
WebGerd.com offers advice on foods to choose--and avoid
Are you wondering what food choices would be best for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to avoid triggering acid-reflux symptoms? The writers at... Read more »
Avoiding caffeine, spicy foods may not help GERD symptoms
Restrictive diets that exclude coffee, spicy foods, chocolate, and other foods may not reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD),... 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 »
FDA approves medical device for GERD surgery
EndoGastric Solutions has received approval from the Food and Drug Adminstration for a new device to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. The... Read more »
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