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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Question #1: Are the following symptoms typical of GERD? bloating upset stomach, including burping, after exercise continual dry cough... Read more »
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Full Question: What is the difference between a beta blocker and a calcium channel blocker? I think I have those terms right. Anyway, I was... Read more »
Question #1: I have had a chronic cough and sore mouth for about a year. My teeth also feel like the enamel has gone. Last Christmas, I had... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
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AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
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Calcium channel blockers, also called calcium antagonists, are a newer category of medications which are used to treat heart disease and... Read more »
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Beta blockers are a type of drug used to treat high blood pressure. Beta blocker overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes... Read more »
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ReferencesSalhanick SD. Calcium channel antagonists. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of... Read more »