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Experimental treatment uses ice to treat Barrett's esophagus
October 02, 2008
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Acid Reflux... and Cancer?
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertIs there a potential relationship between acid reflux and cancer? The most significant... Read more »
New Treatment May Help Barrett's Esophagus
By Tracy Davenport , Health ExpertBarrett's esophagus can result from ongoing heartburn, which allows a constant splashing of acid... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Barrett's Esophagus
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertI was a long-time sufferer with heartburn and was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus a few years... Read more »
Live From the GI Conference: Increase in GERD Hospitalizations
By Jan Gambino , Health ExpertThe North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertI have acid reflux and I am concerned about undergoing anesthesia for an upcoming procedure. Am I... Read more »
Health Guide
Barretts esophagus
Barrett's esophagus itself does not cause symptoms. The acid reflux that causes Barrett's esophagus results in symptoms of heartburn. Rarely, Barrett's esophagus can progress to... Read more »Barretts esophagus
Prevention Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux may prevent Barrett's esophagus. Read more »Esophageal cancer
Cancer - esophagus Prevention Avoiding smoking and reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption may help reduce the risk of developing squamous... Read more »Infant Acid Reflux and Infant GERD symptoms
Signs and symptoms of Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) may include one or several of the following: PAIN: Irritability, constant or sudden crying, “colic”, back arching, abdominal pain,... Read more »Barretts esophagus
Barrett's esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged. The damage is caused by stomach acid... Read more »Images
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Acid Reflux: Stopping Cancer Before it Starts
June 11, 2007CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 60 million Americans have acid reflux disease. It's not serious for most, but the condition... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Prevacid versus Nexium in patients with Barrett's Esophagus
October 02, 2008This is a study to compare the effectiveness of lansoprazole (Prevacid) and esomeprazole (Nexium) in controlling intragastric pH in patients with... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Treatment of Barrett's esophagus
October 03, 2008This national trial will compare the effects of surgery and medication to treat Barrett's esophagus with the effects of medication only. This... Read summary »
Q&A: Treating gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
October 02, 2008This discussion between doctors reviews questions to consider in treating GERD. Topics covered include alternative medications to proton-pump... Read summary »
Most people don't get cancer from heartburn
October 03, 2008Dr. Donohue reassures a reader that heartburn is a common problem but only rarely causes cancer. The person has Barrett's esophagus and wants to know... Read summary »
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