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Symptoms Of Gerd
Extra pounds, smoking confirmed GERD risk factors
October 02, 2008A study published in the journal Gastroenterology found that in groups of identical twins, those who were even marginally overweight and those who smoked were significantly more likely to experience the painful symptoms of GERD. Researchers say that alcohol use did not seem to increase GERD risk. Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
New Study: Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...reflux and GERD. More on nighttime GERD: A video Symptoms of GERD Are you doing enough to treat... Read more »
The Link Between Acid Reflux and Asthma Discovered
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...physician if someone in your family is displaying symptoms of GERD. While this study was based... Read more »
GERD Disguised
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...abnormal reflux of acid that would fit the diagnosis of acid reflux disease was seen in 57... Read more »
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 »
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part II: Children and Teens
By Jan Gambino , Health ExpertThis is part 2 of a 3-part series on Acid Reflux. See Part I: Your Baby and Acid Reflux See Part... Read more »
Health Guide
What are the symptoms of GERD?"
The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »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 »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 »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 »How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?"
...GERD during a history and physical exam and gives the patient a successful 4-8 week trial course of acid reflux medications. Read more »Images
See a diagram showing the cause and effects of acid reflux.... Read more »
Medications
...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD). ... Read more »
...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »
...backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).... Read more »
...acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »
...stomach/intestinal and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »
Related News
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 »
FDA delays review of new heartburn med
October 24, 2008The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed their review of the experimental proton-pump inhibitor TAK-390MR. The medication, which was... Read summary »
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 »
Clinical trial: Incision-free GERD surgery
October 28, 2008This Phase III clinical trial is a study to evaluate safety and efficacy of the Medigus SRS endoscopic stapling system for the treatment of... Read summary »
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