Most Effective Proton Pump Inhibitor For Large Hiatal Hernia
- GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Surgery
Surgical Management Of Barrett's Esophagus
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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From Our Experts
Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia
My doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is this a good idea, and what should I ask... Read more »
Safe Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acid Reflux
All medications have side effects. The recent influx of information on the side effects of PPIs has made many scared to take them, even... Read more »
Plavix and Proton Pump Inhibitors
On Tuesday, November 18th, the FDA released a warning regarding the use of Prilosec and Prilosec OTC (generic omeprazole) while taking... Read more »
Proton Pump Inhibitors Found to Increase Risk of Hip Fractures-- What...
One recent medical journal article has brought a lot of concern to patients taking popular gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)... Read more »
Benefits of PPIs Often Outweigh the Side Effects
There has been a lot of talk in the media about the dangers of PPI medications and even more discussion on whether they are overused. While... Read more »
From Our Sources
Forum: Which proton-pump inhibitor is best?
A group discussion about the side effects and efficacy of proton-pump inhibitors, including AcipHex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix, and Zantac. Read more »
Antacids best first choice for treating indigestion
Indigestion sufferers who save their sophisticated proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) medications for a last resort may also be saving money, a new study... Read more »
Clinical trial: Med to treat nighttime heartburn
This is a Phase 3 study to determine if the proton-pump inhibitor dexlansoprazol is safe and effective at treating nighttime heartburn symptoms. This... Read more »
Acid Reflux Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
Prevacid Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: LANSOPRAZOLE DELAYED-RELEASE SUSPENSION - ORAL Pronounced: (lan-SO-pruh-zole) Side Effects Constipation, diarrhea, or headache may... Read more »
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