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Prilosec: Help for GERD

Posted: Apr 18 in Reflux Medications by admin

Prilosec, also known as Omeprazole in its generic form, is a medication often used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and its accompanying problems, such as heartburn and stomach pain. Prilosec was approved by the FDA in 1989 and was introduced by AstraZeneca that year. It has become one of the most widely prescribed medications [...]

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Nexium

Posted: Apr 12 in Reflux Medications by admin

Proton pump inhibitors are a class of medication used to inhibit the production of stomach acids in people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other disorders. Nexium, or esomeprazole, belongs to this class of drug and is prescribed for short-term use to allow the esophagus to heal when patients have damage from acid reflux. [...]

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Aciphex

Posted: Apr 06 in Reflux Medications by admin

Achiphex is the brand name for the generic medication called Raberprazole. It’s an oral drug used to treat conditions caused by excess acid production. Aciphex is in the proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) class of drugs designed to block acid production in the stomach. Indications Aciphex is used to treat a number of acid-caused conditions such [...]

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Lifestyle Changes for Managing GERD

Posted: Mar 24 in Lifestyle by admin

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) can be extremely painful. There are medications that can help reduce GERD symptoms, but you should also incorporate lifestyle changes to help manage GERD. Here are some of the best ones: Reduce or eliminate caffeine and alcohol consumption. These are both known to aggravate both heartburn and GERD. Avoid your trigger [...]

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What Is Esophageal Manometry?

Posted: Mar 17 in Lifestyle by admin

If you find that you have difficulty swallowing or are experiencing esophageal reflux and chest pain, you may benefit from a test called esophageal manometry. Esophageal monometry is a test done on an outpatient basis to measure the effectiveness of the muscles in the esophagus to move food along the path to your stomach. The [...]

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What to Expect from an Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Posted: Mar 11 in Lifestyle by admin

An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, sometimes simply called an upper endoscopy, is a medical procedure whereby you doctor examines the beginning of your small intestine, your stomach and the lining of your esophagus by utilizing a flexible, thin viewing instrument, which is referred to as an endoscope. The endoscope allows your doctor to look for bleeding, [...]

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Avoiding Heartburn Trigger Foods and Beverages

Posted: Mar 05 in Lifestyle by admin

For many, heartburn is a minor inconvenience. For others, it affects their daily routine and keeps them up at night. Fortunately, there are certain foods and beverages that trigger acid reflex in many people. Learning how to avoid these triggers can go a long way in reducing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Certain types [...]

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Stop suffering heartburn symptoms at night

Posted: Feb 27 in Lifestyle by admin

If you are looking for relief for that nighttime heartburn, a symptom of gastroesophogeal reflux disease, some simple changes to your daily habits may enable you to manage the aching and burning that makes it hard to sleep at night. Some easy adjustments to your diet such as refraining from consuming acidic foods such as [...]

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Esophageal Manometry

Posted: Feb 20 in Lifestyle by admin

If you suffer from heartburn or GERD, your doctor may refer you to a surgical center here in Bradenton, Florida for esophageal manometry. Doctors use this procedure to see how well your esophagus moves food toward your stomach. It also will show your doctor how well the muscular valve between your stomach and esophagus does [...]

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Considering the Impact of Medications on Acid Reflux

Posted: Feb 13 in Reflux Medications by admin

Your autonomic nervous system controls the functions that are necessary for living, including blood flow, breathing, heart muscle contraction and food digestion. The autonomic nervous system is made up of nerves that control your smooth muscles and send signals to the brain. This system can be adversely affected by the use of certain medications. For [...]

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