Gerd Safe Food
- GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
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- Causes
- Risk Factors
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Surgery
Surgical Management Of Barrett's Esophagus
Procedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove the mucus lining of the esophagus. The intention is to remove early cancerous or precancerous tissue (high-grade dysplasia) and allow regrowth of new and hopefully healthy tissue in the esophagus.
Such techniques include photodynamic therapy (PDT), surgical removal of the abnormal lining, or ablation techniques, such as the use of laser, to destroy...
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From Our Experts
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 »
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 »
Dr. Eisner Anwers your GERD Questions: Is Nexium safe for kids?
My 9 year-old has been diagnosed with GERD. Is it safe for him to be on Nexium? Yes. Earlier this year, the FDA approved Nexium for... Read more »
Overprescribing GERD Medications for Infants? Perhaps not
It is worrisome that babies with normal regurgitation or gatroesophageal reflux may be prescribed strong medication designed for the... Read more »
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Best time to take Aciphex?
When is the best time to take my Aciphex? Typically, the best time to take Aciphex and other proton pump inhibitors for... Read more »
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 »
Finding the Right Acid Reflux (GERD) Medication for Your Baby
Copyright Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Assocation (www.reflux.org). This document is medically reviewed and used with ... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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