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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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