The esophagus is the tubelike structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. When you swallow, food and beverages are moved down the esophagus by wavelike involuntary muscle contractions to the stomach's entrance. At that point, the muscle of the LES relaxes...
Many of the questions submitted on this site are from readers asking about acid reflux medications. I understand why. Medications used to... Read more »
Could marijuana smoking be the cause of GERD? The effect of marijuana on the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease is... Read more »
Q: My wife is pregnant and she has been suffering from a lot of heartburn. Why is this happening and what can she do? A: Assure your wife... Read more »
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 »
GERD: A Teen's Point of View Jenna is a high school junior honor roll student with a busy schedule including competing with a top east... Read more »
Current GERD treatment includes one or a combination of the following therapies: Lifestyle modifications Antacid therapy H2 Receptor antagonists... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There are a lot of things you can do to prevent the symptoms of GERD. Some simple lifestyle changes include: Elevate the head of... Read more »
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 »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: CALCIUM CARBONATE/SIMETHICONE CHEWABLE - ORAL Pronounced: (KAL-see-um KAR-buh-nate/sye-METH-ih-cone) Uses This combination... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked the makers of Maalox to change the name of one products. Maalox Total Relief has been mistaken by... Read more »