Treatments for abnormalities in the esophagus and stomach are generally the same as those for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or heartburn. Many non-prescription agents are available for the relief of heartburn.
Proton-pump or acid-pump inhibitors are probably the best agents for GERD related to scleroderma. They work by inhibiting the so-called gastric acid pump that is required for the stomach's cells to release acid. The standard drug has been omeprazole (...
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