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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 doctors use to treat infants and children with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The previous guidelines were developed in 2001 and much has changed in the field since then. The committee examined research data related to definitions, diagnosis and treatment. The need for new guidelines emerges from new knowledge in...
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Expert & Community Posts
Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...treatment for GERD, it is a good idea to discuss the GERD treatment plan with your... Read more »
GERD Surgery
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...successfully control the symptoms and complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in... Read more »
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: An acid reflux look-alike?
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...it makes sense that a doctor may initially try a GERD treatment. However, if the GERD treatment... Read more »
Live From the GI Conference: Increase in GERD Hospitalizations
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...updates from the GI conference: Obese or Average? New GERD Treatment Guidelines Read more »
The Reflux Mom's Guide to Healthy Teeth, Part II: Recommended Treatments
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...Reflux," first. When your toddler or child has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), it is... Read more »
Health Guide
What is GERD? "
...needed. GERD is a digestive disorder that is referred to by many names. You may have heard GERD called acid reflux disease, reflux disease, acid reflux, peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis,... 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 »Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Prevention Avoid foods and activities that worsen symptoms. Maintain a healthy weight. Read more »Heartburn
... References DeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005;100:190-200. Smith L. Updated ACG... Read more »Images
See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »
Medications
...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD). ... Read more »
...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »
...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »
...acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »
...stomach/intestinal and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »
Related News
Medical group creates new esophageal reflux testing guidelines
October 02, 2008The American College of Gastroenterology has developed new recommendations for testing patients for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Diagnosis and... Read summary »
FDA approves medical device for GERD surgery
October 02, 2008EndoGastric Solutions has received approval from the Food and Drug Adminstration for a new device to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. The... 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 »
New GERD treatment enters Phase I trials
October 03, 2008Drugmaker Pfizer has started Phase I clinical trials for its new gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) medication. The med--called... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Effects of Nexium (esomeprazole) on asthma
October 02, 2008This is a study to determine if treatment with Nexium (esomeprazole) will improve asthma in adults who also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux... Read summary »
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