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Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...Groups: o Overall, hospitalizations for a main diagnosis of GERD or as a secondary problem... Read more »
Preparing your Child for an Endoscopy
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...home. For more information on coping with your child's acid reflux check out our Parent's Guide... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...your doctor will need to come up with a differential diagnosis to rule things out. The only... Read more »
The Reflux Book Reviewed
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...your child's doctor might go about making the proper diagnosis. Treating Infant Reflux ... Read more »
Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Best time to take Aciphex?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...symptoms of acid reflux in children and infants here)The diagnosis can usually be made by barium... Read more »
Health Guide
Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
DiagnosisPeptic ulcers are always suspected in patients with persistent dyspepsia (e.g., bloating, belching, abdominal pain). Dyspepsia, however, occurs in 20% - 40% of people who live in... Read more »How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?"
A well-taken patient history is the first step to establishing a diagnosis of GERD. If the patient has the classic heartburn and regurgitation symptoms then a diagnosis of GERD can be made with a... Read more »Acid Reflux Treatment
...diagnosed at a late stage may be started on more or less or potent agents depending on complications at diagnosis. Experts argue, however, about the best way to initiate drug treatment for GERD in... Read more »GERD Diagnosis
DiagnosisIf a patient suffers from chronic heartburn, chances are good the patient also has GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following is the... Read more »Site Dedicated to Acid Reflux (GERD)
...disease, also called GERD, is a condition that affects adults, children and infants alike. Receiving a diagnosis of acid reflux disease can be extremely stressful. It can also be a relief to know... Read more »Images
See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... 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 »
Acid-reflux drugs may lead to zinc deficiency
October 02, 2008This Q & A discusses a possible side effect of taking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) drugs such as Nexium, Prevacid, or Protonix. Read summary »
New GERD drug does well in early tests
October 02, 2008In 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: Effectiveness of Protonix in infants
October 02, 2008This 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 »
Clinical trial: Effects of Nexium (esomeprazole) on asthma
October 02, 2008This is a study to determine if treatment with Nexium (esomeprazole) will improve asthma in adults who also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux... Read summary »
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