Fundoplication; Nissen fundoplication; Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication; Toupet fundoplication; Thal fundoplication; Hiatal hernia repair; Endoluminal fundoplication
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Read moreThis is a hard question to answer based only on a recent study being reported in most of the popular press sites. Dr. Vikram Khoshoo... Read more »
In response to my last SharePost, a concerned mother sent a comment reporting her son was experiencing reflux and vomiting, and his doctor... Read more »
Adults often comment about how difficult it is for them to communicate their acid reflux symptoms and concerns to the doctor. Imagine how... Read more »
Last month I wrote a blog about the things that can trigger acid reflux. I mentioned in the blog that there are also certain medications... Read more »
Patients living with rheumatoid arthritis have many choices when it comes to medication designed to prevent inflammation and further... Read more »
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SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »
When people are hospitalized for adverse drug interactions, anti-clotting drug Coumadin (warfarin) is often involved. At a meeting of the American... Read more »
A baby with a chronic illness may need to have one or more medications, possibly for long periods of time. Often these medications are given at home... 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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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 »