Scientists are testing a new device that uses a tiny radio transmitter and wireless technology to detect acid in a patient's esophagus. The sensor is inserted into the esophagus and the patient wears a reader around her neck that collects information from the sensor.
Read moreOnce you have tried all of the non-pharmaceutical methods for dealing with your child's GERD symptoms the doctor might suggest a trial of... Read more »
Q: I have been having a lot of acid reflux that has not responded to medication. My doctor performed an upper endoscopy that was normal,... Read more »
As to whether there is any definitive test to diagnose reflux disease, the gold standard for diagnosing reflux is a 24-hour pH monitor. The... Read more »
If your doctor thinks your child might have GERD it can be a huge learning curve. Many parents do not understand the diagnosis let alone... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs in up to 50% of pregnant women. As in the non-pregnant patients, reflux occurs when there is a... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
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ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
An experimental throat surgery has reduced the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and limited the need for acid-reflux drugs. Over 90... Read more »
Welcome to My-AcidReflux.Acid reflux disease, also called GERD, is a condition that affects adults, children and infants alike. Receiving a diagnosis... Read more »
One way to control acid reflux is to change your diet, but do you know what foods trigger reflux symptoms? In this quiz from HealthCentral.com, you... Read more »