Nearly everyone has an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases the condition is temporary and mild, causing only short-term discomfort. If patients develop persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease with frequent relapses, and it remains untreated, serious complications may develop over time. Complications can include:
When looking into reflux symptoms one of the relatively new things for doctors to consider is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). While... Read more »
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (or EE) was a hot topic at a gastroenterology conference I attended recently. EE is a chronic condition causing... Read more »
While searching for a diagnosis for stomach pain some patients may find themselves in the category of functional dyspepsia. GERD and... 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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Esophagitis is a general term for any inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the... Read more »
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Heartburn, also known as gastric reflux or indigestion, happens after you eat and food is in your stomach. In the stomach, food is broken down by... Read more »
Takeda Pharmaceuticals has announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare has approved the use of Prevacid (sold as Takepron in Japan)... Read more »
Researchers have isolated an enzyme that may offer clues to the link between acid reflux and esophageal cancer. The enzyme, NOX5-S, is significantly... Read more »