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Sleep trouble may be only sign of acid reflux

October 03, 2008
Researchers say that sleep problems may be the only sign of acid reflux for some older patients who often don't experience heartburn. Doctors at an American Geriatrics Society meeting say that aging makes the throat less sensitive to pain, so older people may not have heartburn even though they have acid reflux. This makes gastroesophageal reflux disease harder to diagnose quickly and can result in more damage to the throat. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Ask the Doctor: Dr. Eisner Responds to Selected Community Questions.
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...have diabetes and have been experiencing a lot of heartburn and regurgitation. I am taking... Read more »

Health Guide

Dry Powder Inhalers
...also swallow some of the medicine that remains after rinsing. This may cause minor stomach upset or "heartburn," which can do long-term damage. If it occurs, be sure to tell your doctor so it... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...for mild symptoms. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. They all work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. They may also stimulate the... Read more »
Patients Need Patience: How to Evaluate Treatment Options
...could need or want.  We are even bombarded with commercials promising fast relief from headaches, heartburn and a variety of other physical ailments.  So, it is not surprising that we would... Read more »
Scleroderma: Introduction
...in the esophagus become scarred by scleroderma and do not contract normally. This can cause severe heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).Sclerodactylia (also... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Medications
...order.AntacidsMany antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. They play no major role in either prevention or healing... Read more »

Medications

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...Pronounced: (GLY-byur-ide) Side Effects Nausea, heartburn, stomach fullness, and weight gain... Read more »

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...(tole-AZ-ah-mide) Side Effects Stomach cramps, bloating, heartburn, loss of appetite,... Read more »

Upj03410_98887_5

...Pronounced: (GLY-byur-ide) Side Effects Nausea, heartburn, stomach fullness, and weight gain... Read more »

Upj03410_98887_5

...Pronounced: (GLY-byur-ide) Side Effects Nausea, heartburn, stomach fullness, and weight gain... Read more »

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...swollen glands (lymph nodes) muscle weakness/pain heartburn Infrequently, this medication... Read more »

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