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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Pathophysiology Of Gerd

Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency

October 02, 2008
This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...produced by the stomach, there is a greater chance of acid refluxing into the esophagus. Fatty... Read more »

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Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...Quality studied the hospital records of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)... Read more »

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New Study: Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...have provided scientific evidence that nighttime acid reflux, along with some of the less... Read more »

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Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Nighttime acid reflux, as well as atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD... Read more »

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The Link Between Acid Reflux and Asthma Discovered
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...remember that it only took eight weeks of untreated acid reflux for the mice to undergo... 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 »
What is GERD? "
...needed. GERD is a digestive disorder that is referred to by many names. You may have heard GERD called acid reflux disease, reflux disease, acid reflux, peptic esophagitis, reflux esophagitis,... 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 »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Prevention Avoid foods and activities that worsen symptoms. Maintain a healthy weight. Read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which food or liquid travels backwards from the stomach to the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This... Read more »

Images

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GERD, Lower Esophageal Sphincter

See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »

Medications

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...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »

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...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD). ... Read more »

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...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »

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...stomach/intestinal and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »

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...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 »

New GERD drug does well in early tests
October 02, 2008

In 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 »

Clinical trial: Effects of Nexium (esomeprazole) on asthma
October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine if treatment with Nexium (esomeprazole) will improve asthma in adults who also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effectiveness of Protonix in infants
October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine the effectiveness of Protonix to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants ages 28 days to 11... Read summary »

Researchers link GERD to obesity
October 02, 2008

Losing weight may help ease acid reflux, a new study suggests. California researchers say the results of several studies indicate a link between... Read summary »