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Health Encyclopedia: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic
Prevention
Avoid foods and activities that worsen symptoms. Maintain a healthy weight.
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Expert & Community Posts
New Techniques for Diagnosing Acid Reflux Disease
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert......could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of acid reflux disease. Stanford University... Read more »
Study shows increase in hospitalizations for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...hospital records of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) between 1998 and 2005.... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...developing baby. Causes of heartburn in pregnancyReflux of acid from the stomach into the... Read more »
8 Ways to Treat Acid Reflux During Pregnancy
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert......can be done to prevent or treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in pregnancy? Lifestyle... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...corner, whether you have a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease or not, think twice about... Read more »
Health Guide
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 »Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Symptoms Heartburn Involves a burning pain in the chest (under the... Read more »Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic esophagitis; Reflux esophagitis; GERD; Heartburn - chronic Treatment General measures include: Weight reduction Avoiding lying down after... Read more »What is GERD? "
......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, and... Read more »Site Dedicated to Acid Reflux (GERD)
.........disease.Find The Find section is designed to help you answer questions, get information and learn about acid reflux disease.You’ll find a complete patient guide to acid reflux disease,... Read more »Images
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Medications
...stomach/intestinal and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »
...stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD). Famotidine is known as... Read more »
...stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis,... Read more »
...stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD). Ranitidine is... Read more »
...stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis,... Read more »
Related News
COPD patients at risk for acid reflux disease
August 07, 2009A new study suggests that patients who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at an increased risk of having gastroesophageal... Read summary »
Web site offers podcast series on heartburn, acid-reflux disease
October 02, 2008About.com is launching a six-part podcast series on coping with heartburn and acid-reflux disease. The series is hosted by Dr. Mona Khanna, a medical... 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 »
Clinical trial: Comparison of Nexium, Prevacid, and Protonix in Hispanics with GERD
October 02, 2008This test is to determine the safety and usefulness of three common acid-reflux drugs in men and women of Hispanic origin who have gastroesophageal... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Can Nexium help treat asthma?
October 02, 2008This is a study to determine if esomeprazole (Nexium) will improve asthma in adults with asthma symptoms and gastroesophageal reflux disease. This... Read summary »
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