Researchers say that patients who do not get relief from their acid reflux medication may be experiencing non-acid reflux. In a small study, patients who were treated with proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) had fewer acid-reflux symptoms but more non-acidic reflux--such as stomach bile--than patients who did not take a PPI.
Read moreGastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a common condition from infancy to adulthood. However, there are significant differences in the symptoms... Read more »
The treatment of acid reflux can be complicated and frustrating for many patients. When treatments based on lifestyle and dietary changes... Read more »
Acid reflux is not limited to the United States. Parents and support groups from around the world contact us with questions about acid... Read more »
There are many barriers to healthy eating at work, from a rushed or non-existent lunch break to that box of donuts staring at you in the... 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 »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... 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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Acid suppression continues to be the mainstay for treating GERD that does not respond to lifestyle changes and treatment. The aim of drug therapy is... Read more »
Jan Gambino is a freelance writer and mother of children with acid reflux disease.Jan holds a B.S. degree in Special Education and Elementary... Read more »
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ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »