GERD/Heartburn Health Center

Common Disorders

• Heartburn
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Esophageal pH monitoring
• Heartburn prevention
• Esophageal cancer
• Barrett's esophagus
• Bernstein test
• Belching
• Gastrointestinal disorders - resources
• Swallowing pain or burning
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GERD/Heartburn - Health News

• Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem
  Study suggests proton pump inhibitors could aggravate acid trouble
  
• Drug Limits Stomach Trouble in Patients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin
  Study found famotidine effective at curtailing ulcers
  
• Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy
  But it's no better than standard treatment, one expert says
  
• Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
  One stool sample can be used to perform several screens, researchers say
  
• Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  Specialists should consider risks vs. benefits, researcher says
  
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Dr. Dean Articles

• Tummy Problems? Eat Worms
• Heartburn, Reflux and Your Lifestyle

Related Videos

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• New Approach To Crohn's
  Doctors from Northwestern University hope a new class of drugs will put an end to this painful gastrointestinal disorder.
  
• Relief For Chrohn's
• Nighttime GERD
  A wake up call for people with nighttime heartburn.
  
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Related Animations

• GERD
  Almost 30 to 40% of the population experiences occasional heartburn. But frequent heartburn may indicate a disease called GERD, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. Watch the video animation to see how new drugs may help.