What Is Omeprazole Treatment?
- Scleroderma - Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems
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- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms and Complications
- Causes
- Diagnosis
Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems
Treatments for abnormalities in the esophagus and stomach are generally the same as those for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or heartburn. Many non-prescription agents are available for the relief of heartburn.
Proton-pump or acid-pump inhibitors are probably the best drug treatments for reflux symptoms related to scleroderma. They work by inhibiting the so-called gastric acid pump that is required for the cells of the stomach to release acid. The standard...
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