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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Gerd Symptoms

New GERD drug does well in early tests

October 02, 2008
In a recent test of a new acid reflux drug, participants reported that the medication eased the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The new drug from Addex Pharmaceuticals reduced acid levels in the esophagus. Participants also said that they had fewer and shorter episodes of GERD symptoms. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...sphincter.   I recently saw my gastroenterologist as my GERD symptoms have been worse. He has... Read more »

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Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. GERD symptoms experienced during the night... Read more »

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GERD Disguised
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...abnormal reflux of acid that would fit the diagnosis of acid reflux disease was seen in 57... Read more »

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Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part II: Children and Teens
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...the esophagus), ulcers and respiratory issues.   GERD symptoms may include the symptoms of... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Should I Consider Surgery?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...option for you.  I was considering surgery for my GERD symptoms, but have looked into Stretta.... Read more »

Health Guide

Infant Acid Reflux and Infant GERD symptoms
...and your doctor to consider other diseases that have similar symptoms when diagnosing and treating acid reflux:   Pyloric Stenosis Celiac Disease Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome   Reflux is... Read more »
What are the symptoms of GERD?"
...especially after exercise or lying down. A small group of patients have "upright GERD." In upright GERD, GERD symptoms happen while the patient is upright and is associated with excessive burping... Read more »
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents
...NEXIUM® is safe or effective for treating GERD in children under 12 years old. Learn more about acid reflux. Read more »
Conclusion"
No one knows why people develop acid reflux disease. Research is under way on many levels to find the cause of GERD and to find additional treatments. The good news is that the vast majority of GERD... Read more »
How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?"
...However, patients who may not have typical symptoms may be misdiagnosed. Also, symptoms similar to GERD symptoms may actually be symptoms of another, potentially life-threatening disease, such as... Read more »

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GERD, Lower Esophageal Sphincter

See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »

Medications

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...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD). ... Read more »

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...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »

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...acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »

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...stomach/intestinal and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »

Related News

FDA delays review of new heartburn med
October 24, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed their review of the experimental proton-pump inhibitor TAK-390MR. The medication, which was... Read summary »

Reader points out link between emphysema and GERD
August 07, 2009

A reader of the Battle Creek Enquirer points out some of the similarities between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and gastroesophageal... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Incision-free GERD surgery
October 28, 2008

This Phase III clinical trial is a study to evaluate safety and efficacy of the Medigus SRS endoscopic stapling system for the treatment of... Read summary »

Q&A: low-carbohydrate diets may ease GERD
October 02, 2008

A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) says that a low-carbohydrate diet relieved the painful symptoms of his heartburn. Joe and... Read summary »

New drug shows promise in treating GERD
October 02, 2008

A study of the investigational drug XP19986 reveals that it may be a new option in the arsenal of treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease... Read summary »