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Health Encyclopedia: Scleroderma Treatment For Gastrointestinal Problems

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 agents for GERD related to scleroderma. They work by inhibiting the so-called gastric acid pump that is required for the stomach's cells to release acid. The standard drug has been omeprazole (...

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Acid Reflux Treatment

...to improve, therapy is "stepped up" to the more powerful proton-pump inhibitor, usually omeprazole (Prilosec).Step-down. A step-down approach first uses a more potent agent, most often a... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

...diclofenacHealing Existing Ulcers. A number of drugs are used to treat NSAID-caused ulcers. PPIs -- omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), or esomeprazole (Nexium) -- are used most often.... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment

...employs a trial of potent acid-suppression drugs called proton-pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole (Prilosec) or esomeprazole (Nexium).In either case, endoscopy is usually performed if symptoms... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Lifestyle Changes

...management, has shown promise in treating central sleep apnea in patients with heart failure.Omeprazole (Prilosec), a drug used for patients with severe heartburn, may help patients with both... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

...inhibitors may help to prevent and heal ulcers caused by NSAIDs. Proton-pump inhibitors include omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), and lansoprazole (Prevacid) Click the icon to see an... Read more »

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