Gerd 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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From Our Experts
Live from the GI Conference: New GERD Treatment Guidelines
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Ask the Reflux Mom: Autism and GERD Treatment Challenges
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Best Treatments for Childhood Obesity and GERD
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Holiday Survival Guide for Kids with GERD
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Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication
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From Our Sources
New GERD treatment enters Phase I trials
Drugmaker Pfizer has started Phase I clinical trials for its new gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) medication. The... Read more »
News Web site offers a peek at new GERD treatment
Patients who have the pre-cancerous condition called Barrett's esophagus may find relief using a new heat therapy. A reporter from the CBS affiliate... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Webcast: GERD's causes, symptoms, and treatment options
Doctors talk to Health Central correspondents about the symptoms and causes of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and give an overview of some... Read more »
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