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Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication
A new study from the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology examined the difference in cost between surgery (laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) or the Stretta (non evasive surgery) vs. medication with a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI). The researchers also looked at the patient's symptoms and quality of life for each treatment approach.
A patient with long term symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) often tries many treatments. Changes to the diet and lifestyle may be the first lin...
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Expert & Community Posts
Prescription Drug Ads: Are they Really Influential?
By Jan Gambino , Health ExpertI am pretty sure that my two children with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) have been on... Read more »
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part II: Children and Teens
By Jan Gambino , Health ExpertThis is part 2 of a 3-part series on Acid Reflux. See Part I: Your Baby and Acid Reflux See Part... Read more »
The High Cost of GERD Medications
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...prices for patients with chronic conditions such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) can... Read more »
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults
By Jan Gambino , Health ExpertAcid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults This is part 3 of a 3-part series on Acid... Read more »
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Best time to take Aciphex?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...lots of plaque. Can it be related to GERD? While acid reflux typically causes heartburn,... Read more »
Health Guide
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents
...NEXIUM® is safe or effective for treating GERD in children under 12 years old. Learn more about acid reflux. Read more »Conclusion"
No one knows why people develop acid reflux disease. Research is under way on many levels to find the cause of GERD and to find additional treatments. The good news is that the vast majority of GERD... Read more »Heartburn
... Almost everyone has occasional heartburn. If you have frequent, ongoing heartburn, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Normally, when food or liquid enters your stomach, a... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...anemia.Acid back-up may be inhaled into the airways and cause pneumonia.The infant's life may be in danger if acid reflux causes spasms in the larynx severe enough to block the airways. In fact,... Read more »Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn: Highlights
...esophagus and is superior in identifying GERD.Withdrawn From Clinical UseEnteryx Implant. The Food and Drug Administration cleared Enteryx for use in 2003. Although studies showed that the implant... Read more »Images
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Medications
...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD). ... Read more »
...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »
...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »
...acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »
...acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »
Related News
Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
January 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »
FDA delays review of new heartburn med
October 24, 2008The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed their review of the experimental proton-pump inhibitor TAK-390MR. The medication, which was... Read summary »
Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency
October 02, 2008This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »
New GERD drug does well in early tests
October 02, 2008In a recent test of a new acid reflux drug, participants reported that the medication eased the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The new... Read summary »
FDA approves medical device for GERD surgery
October 02, 2008EndoGastric Solutions has received approval from the Food and Drug Adminstration for a new device to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. The... Read summary »
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