How To Stop Gerd?
Every year more than 150,000 Americans who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disorder undergo an invasive surgery called fundoplication to prevent acid reflux. Now an Israeli company has developed an endoscopic device, the SRS system, that performs the same function as fundoplication without requiring open or laparoscopic surgery.
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From Our Experts
GERD and Asthma: What's the Connection?
You wouldn't think there'd be a link between the stomach and asthma, yet even as far back as the 1970s asthma experts noticed a connection... Read more »
Overprescribing GERD Medications for Infants? Perhaps not
It is worrisome that babies with normal regurgitation or gatroesophageal reflux may be prescribed strong medication designed for the... Read more »
Treating Infant GERD: Medication is not an easy choice
I sometimes feel like this should be my opening line, an apology to the world for using medicine in my infant: Hi, my name is Jennifer... Read more »
Holiday Survival Guide for Kids with GERD
It can be a real challenge to get through the holidays when you're taking care of a child with gastroesophageal reflux and trying to... Read more »
Crying Babies with GERD & Stressed Moms
It seems like mothers are hard wired to respond to an infants' cries with concern and empathy. We all have the image of a mother cradling... Read more »
From Our Sources
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter - LES, (where the muscle connects the... Read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the... Read more »
What are the treatments and drugs used to treat GERD?
Current GERD treatment includes one or a combination of the following therapies: Lifestyle modifications Antacid therapy H2 Receptor antagonists... Read more »
Patent for new GERD med approved in Europe
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Orexo has announced that its patent for a new medication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease has been approved in... Read more »
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