Woman's chest pain needs diagnosis Oct 27, 2009
Asthma, inflammation of a nerve or tendon, muscle sprain or strain, pneumonia, blood clots, acid reflux and much more may be at the root of the problem. I urge you to undergo the treadmill stress test, since this will likely bring on your symptoms in a controlled environment. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Long-term Treatment With Proton Pump Inhibitor Can Increase Weight Oct 24, 2009
13, 2007) A new study may explain why individuals treated for acid reflux with proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) still experience reflux. (May 19, 2008) Despite daily use of doctor-recommended proton pump inhibitors to control gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, nearly 40 percent of patients who take them continue to experience breakthrough. (Science Daily)
Eat your fish Oct 23, 2009
"I am not good at swallowing large pills and I'm looking for ones that are a reasonable size. I also have acid reflux and I know there are possible GI side effects. But I will give this a try because I would like to avoid taking a statin drug, if possible.". Rene Colwell, 50, of New York, says "fish burps" turned her off to supplements after her 2006 heart attack, but she tries to take at least half of the four capsules her doctor recommended. (CNN)
Dealing with difficult health choices Oct 20, 2009
It helps with the acid reflux. But other than that, a lot more people have worse. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Newspapers are struggling in part because they embrace a liberal bias (10) Oct 19, 2009
Cogito wrote on Aug 30, 2009 9:37 AM:" Voter, the hospitalization was for acid reflux disease. I don't think insurance companies glean out those who have it. I had no problem getting life insurance after it happened. My drug abuse had no trail. Never a doctor visit, never a blood test, never a police bust. As far as any background check, I'm as clean as you or anyone else. My health today is awesome. Good blood pressure (110/80), low cholesterol (160ish), I could stand some weight loss, but I'm... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
When a good night's rest is just a dream Oct 17, 2009
Rashid said many patients go for years before seeking treatment for their symptoms, which can include fatigue, snoring, frequent acid reflux, impotence, headaches and depression. "The spectrum for sleep apnea is quite broad and it can range from my 'husband snores' to 'I fell asleep while driving and got in a car accident,'" he said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Battered Women's Ills Go Beyond Bruises Oct 14, 2009
The diseases, many of which aren't traditionally connected with violence, include abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, acid reflux, urinary tract infections and menstrual disorders. "Roughly half of the diagnoses we examined were more common in abused women than in other women," study author Amy Bonomi, an associate professor of human development and family science at Ohio State University, in a school news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Heartburn Drugs Deemed Safe For Fetuses, According To Researchers Oct 10, 2009
9, 2009) H2 Blocker drugs, such as Famotidine, Cimetidine and Ranitidine, approved in the U.S. for acid reflux (heartburn), pose no significant risks for the fetus according to a large collaborative cohort study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ... The study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology provides significant reassurance for the safety of the fetus when H2 blocker drugs are given to women to relieve acid reflux during pregnancy ... H2 blockers are among the... (Science Daily)
Treating Esphogeal Cancer With Cryotherapy Oct 8, 2009
During testing for another condition, doctors discovered cells damaged by acid reflux in the lining of his esophagus. It is called Barrett's Syndrome, and it is a stepping stone to cancer. (W-USA News, DC)
Acid Reflux Doesn't Just Cause Heartburn Sep 25, 2009
Over the past decade, research has suggested that acid reflux can cause atypical symptoms such as cough, hoarseness, sore throat, asthma, and even chronic sinusitis ... Smoking and obesity both increase acid reflux and must be addressed ... The most serious consequence of chronic acid reflux is esophageal cancer. (CBS News -- Health)
Natural Acid Reflux Therapy Sep 20, 2009
From natural remedies for GERD to lifestyle changes, there are many ways to treat the causes of acid reflux, therefore preventing acid reflux from occurring. What is acid reflux disease, what are the causes of acid reflux, and who does it affect ... Acid reflux and heartburn are more or less the same painful condition known in the medical community as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The causes of GERD are as varied as the people who suffer from acid reflux, but the basic premise is... (Suite101.com)
A Recovery Diet for GERD Surgery Sep 19, 2009
Millions of people suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Characterized by painful and persistent heartburn, trouble sleeping, and indigestion, acid reflux is a common byproduct of the American diet. For some, the symptoms of acid reflux can be managed with a combination of lifestyle changes, GERD medication, and even natural remedies, such as eating , or using healing herbs; but, for a small portion of GERD sufferers, surgery is a better option ... In essence, Nissen... (Suite101.com)
Happy outcome Sep 19, 2009
Mr Jones also treats newborn babies with the equipment, in use at the Royal London since May, less common conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux from the stomach) and congenital abnormalities. Lizzie said that even in her own limited experience, the keyhole recovery was better than conventional surgery. (BBC News -- UK)
Swayze memoir reveals his brave final battle Sep 17, 2009
I had been having some digestive trouble, mostly acid reflux and a kind of bloated feeling, for a few weeks, Swayze said in the book. Ive had a sensitive stomach my whole life, so I hadnt thought much of it, but lately I just couldnt shake the constant discomfort. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Minimally Invasive Treatment Found Effective For Esophageal Cancer Sep 14, 2009
About 10 percent of patients with chronic acid reflux develop the tissue changes characteristic of Barrett's esophagus, which can lead to cancer. Dr. Wang says that future research in this area will examine genetic markers to help determine the best course of treatment for esophageal cancer patients. (Science Daily)
Care-seeking Behavior Associated With 'Upper-GI Symptoms' Sep 14, 2009
31, 2005) New research on acid reflux shows: 1. Patients with sleep complaints but no heartburn symptoms suffered episodes of nighttime acid reflux; 2. (Science Daily)
How to Know It's Time to Dump Your Doctor Sep 13, 2009
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2009. Surgeon and Author Points to Red Flags, and Offers Tips to Help You Find a New One. (CBS News)
Major Clinical Study Rejects Cancer Safety Fears Of Most Common Heartburn Treatment Sep 12, 2009
Proton pump inhibitors' (PPI) are the most commonly used treatment for chronic acid reflux, or 'heartburn', a painful burning sensation in the chest, neck and throat which is experienced by almost a third of people in developed countries. Regular and prolonged heartburn is known to cause 'benign oesophagitis', a reversible inflammation of the gullet. (Science Daily)
Queen's offers latest acid reflux treatment Sep 9, 2009
Millions of Americans suffer from the disease, commonly known as acid reflux, according to medical reports ... Millions of Americans suffer from the disease, commonly known as acid reflux, according to medical reports. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pediatric Chronic Cough Linked To Reflux And Allergies Sep 9, 2009
16, 2007) Acid reflux into the esophagus can present as other symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain. Two new studies highlight the little-known connection between acid reflux and seemingly unrelated. (Science Daily)
Beware of heartburn or Acid Reflux! Sep 8, 2009
Beware of heartburn or Acid Reflux ... Beware of heartburn or Acid Reflux ... Acid Reflux, commonly known as heartburn, can also take a patient's life if not treated in time. (India Times, India)
Broadcaster Harwell Has Terminal Cancer Sep 5, 2009
Harwell said he went to the hospital early this year with concern over acid reflux. After numerous tests and procedures he learned that it was a more serious situation. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Teens Fight Acne Before School Starts Sep 4, 2009
Tetracycline has been known to cause acid reflux disease, especially when the dermatologists recommend it to be taken at night. Birth control can bring on a slew of problems later on in the teen's life, including a great hormone imbalance if they decide to quit taking it. (Click2Houston, TX)
GERD negatively impacts sleep quality, results in considerable economic burden Sep 1, 2009
Nocturnal acid reflux may be especially damaging because acid exposure is of longer duration and has been associated with complications of esophagitis, including Barrett's esophagus and cancer ... The widely prescribed sleep-inducing hypnotic zolpidem (Ambien) suppressed nocturnal arousals and awakenings in response to acid reflux events and increased the duration of each esophageal acid reflux event in healthy individuals and patients with GERD. ... Researchers found that acid refluxing at... (EurekAlert!)
Stomach Ulcer Pain Treatments Aug 28, 2009
Raw cabbage juice is another remedy that is effective in preventing stomach acid reflux, ulcers and other conditions associated with the digestive tract. According to 1,801 Home Remedies by the editors of Reader's Digest (April 2004), participants of a study at Stanford University were cured of their ulcers after drinking cabbage juice for just one week. (Suite101.com)
Right Match of Drug, Doctor Can Boost Reflux Outcomes Aug 25, 2009
FRIDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Chronic heartburn caused by acid reflux is one of the most common complaints among Americans, and a new study outlines which approaches appear to work best to ease patients' suffering. The Danish study found that people with the condition -- formally called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -- typically feel best when placed on medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) by a doctor with whom they have a good rapport. (MEDLINEplus)
Medical World Recognises New Therapy for Reflux Babies Aug 25, 2009
Professor Y. Vandenplas: "Medication is mainly of use in reflux disease, i.e. acid reflux and oesophagitis. Many babies who spit up food do not have reflux disease. In other words, medication has little use for these babies. All medication has potential side effects, which is why avoiding this medication is preferable. Experience with the MULTICARE AR bed has taught us that a fair number of children no longer needed to take medication.". More information can be found on. (PR Newswire)
Altered Micriobiome Prevalent In Diseased Esophagus Aug 21, 2009
15, 2007) Night-time acid reflux, along with some of the less typical manifestations or symptoms of GERD, is associated with significant sleep impairment ... 4, 2008) A new study offers reassuring evidence that people with acid reflux symptoms do not have an increased risk of death, finding no difference in survival rates between sufferers and. (Science Daily)
Acid Reflux Home Remedies Aug 20, 2009
Acid reflux, also known as heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when stomach acid is pushed back into the esophagus ... People with acid reflux may also have difficulty swallowing, experience hoarseness, or they may start regurgitating ... Obesity and pregnancy increase a person's chances for acid reflux. (Suite101.com)
He changes often, but not for the better Aug 19, 2009
Finally other symptoms showed I had acid reflux, even though I never suffered from heartburn or typical reflux symptoms. Please e-mail your questions to , or write to: Annie s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. (Boston Globe)
Osteoporosis-Linked Fracture Rates Up Dramatically Aug 18, 2009
Another potential factor, according to Elixhauser, is increased use of certain medications that can lower bone mass, such as diuretics to treat high blood pressure and proton-pump inhibitors used to treat acid reflux. Not surprisingly, most of the hospitalizations for osteoporosis-related injuries in 2006 involved older women, who are at increased risk of developing osteoporosis. (MEDLINEplus)
Inside Woodstock - Saturday, Aug. 15, 9:10 p.m. Aug 16, 2009
now there s only acid reflux. Both they and Country Joe McDonald in particular gave very fine performances, and the audience responded. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Red Sox’ Wakefield showing real improvement Aug 11, 2009
Penny allowed three runs in six innings, and before his last inning, he threw up because of acid reflux. There wasn t as much power behind everything as we ve seen, Francona said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Red Sox snap tailspin Aug 11, 2009
Starting pitcher Brad Penny vomited because of acid reflux before his final inning, the 1-2-3 sixth. The winning run didn t come until Nick Green, who had driven a ball clear out of Fenway earlier in the game, lined a sacrifice fly to center in the seventh to score J.D. Drew. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Does the Pot Pill Work? Aug 5, 2009
I prefer it to drinking which gives me acid reflux ... For those who do not know Immodium is an Opiate(Opiates available OTC, lmao), as a result I also have acid reflux, which means more drugs. (CBS News -- US)
Juices, tea and energy drinks erode teeth Jul 31, 2009
" This causes hypersensitivity, discoloration and cracks on the teeth. Serious cases require crowns or even dentures if entire teeth have disintegrated. Research in Europe has linked that acidic beverage consumption to increasing tooth erosion. A person who has bulimia or acid reflux disease could get tooth erosion, because of stomach acids in their mouth, but the more common culprits are often beverages, Bassiouny said. Here are some of them: Energy drinks Researchers at the University of... (CNN)
Police and other emergency workers inhaled toxins at Ground Zero. (photo by Anthony Correia)"> Jul 31, 2009
Queens Chronicle - 9/11 responder program in limbo. Friday July 31, 2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Testing, Testing Jul 30, 2009
Raqi - If taken straight over a long period it can erode tooth enamel & cause acid reflux. The solution to that is to dilute it in water & you ll be fine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Newsweek: The next blockbuster drugs Jul 23, 2009
HEARTBURN DRUGS Heartburn, or acid reflux, is very common, very uncomfortable, and a condition that can lead to more serious medical conditions if left untreated ... 1 billion will be spent this year on a particular class of prescription acid reflux medications, according to Thomson Reuters SD Pharma data ... Roughly 60 million adults report suffering from acid reflux at least once a month, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ex-Falcon Dukes tackles weight issue Jul 19, 2009
He said has experienced none of the possible side effects, like nausea, constipation and acid reflux. Now, the big, tough football player measures victories much differently these days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Fair features 'wholistic' approach to health Jul 19, 2009
Herbal Magic Juice claimed to cure everything from arthritis to acid reflux. At another booth, they were hawking chia seeds. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
More care, more costs: BadgerCare is set to expand, but can Wisconsin afford to keep this promise? Jul 13, 2009
Noah s inhalers and pills for asthma and allergies, plus his medications for bipolar disorder and acid reflux, would cost about 900 a month without insurance, she said. With BadgerCare Plus, she pays about 15 a month. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Esomeprazole for Asthma Jul 9, 2009
In clinical practice, esophageal reflux is usually confirmed by ambulatory pH monitoring with the use of an instrument that assesses reflux episodes in patients with acid reflux but not in those with nonacid reflux. 2,3 In addition, acid-reflux. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem Jul 9, 2009
TUESDAY, July 7 (HealthDay News) -- Drugs commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may actually cause heartburn. A new study in the July issue of Gastroenterology found that treatment with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) actually produced heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion in healthy volunteers who took the medication for eight weeks. (MEDLINEplus)
* [HEALTH] When acid reflux is only part of the problem Jul 7, 2009
HEALTH] When acid reflux is only part of the problem ... The symptoms are similar to heartburn, and many sufferers are told they have gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as acid reflux ... Yet treatment with popular remedies for acid reflux, like the acid-suppressing proton-pump inhibitors Prilosec, Prevacid and Nexium, fails to work or gives only partial relief. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Contest eaters face obesity, other health risks Jul 5, 2009
Some longtime competitive eaters have developed diabetes and acid reflux diseases, Fagone said. Some take medication to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. (CNN)
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Mouth holds clues to ills Jun 30, 2009
Distinguishable from acid reflux because different teeth are affected. Kravitz said patients should make sure that dentists aren't "just looking in their mouths for five to 10 seconds" and that a thorough inspection should take at least five minutes. (Montana Standard, MT)
The SEC Is Too Lax on CEO Health Disclosure Jun 25, 2009
In 2006, Frank Lanza, the CEO of defense contractor L-3 Communications (), was recovering from surgery on his esophagus, supposedly for acid reflux, when he died suddenly of esophageal cancer, a condition about which L-3 investors were ignorant. Page. (BusinessWeek)
FRIENDS, COMPETITORS HEAD FOR THE MISS WISCONSIN PAGEANT Jun 21, 2009
Her acid reflux, a medical condition, can at times can rob her of the ability to sing. "It happened this spring," she said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
9 Natural Cures for Insomnia Jun 21, 2009
This is especially true for those who suffer from acid reflux or nighttime indigestion, but almost everyone can benefit from ending all meals and avoiding all but the plainest of snacks a few hours before sleep. Keeping the bedroom dark and quiet. (Suite101.com)
Singletary tells us everything, and nothing Jun 18, 2009
Six get you acid reflux; eight get you a contract extension. Then again, even eight isn't the goal, and Singletary wasn't all that precise on how close to eight, 10 or even 12 wins the 49ers actually are. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Etheridge: Medical marijuana should be legal Jun 17, 2009
The effects on my gastrointestinal system leave me with a real intolerance for acid of any kind, and so acid reflux is a constant problem. I don't want to take the little pills that they give you that have all the side effects to help with that. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Torax Medical gets $18M for reflux-fighting med-tech device Jun 17, 2009
Paul Business Journal CEO Todd Berg and the Lynx, which controls acid reflux ... Sales of drugs that treat acid reflux totalled $14. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
The $1.7 million instrument Jun 17, 2009
General surgery procedures that Dr. Michael Jay may perform include, laparoscopic (robotic) cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (surgery for acid reflux disease), and laparoscopic colon resection for cancer or diverticular disease. These are the more common procedures, but he may do others. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Bringing Jon home Jun 17, 2009
Feedings are every two hours and with his stomach being so small he's got acid reflux. "He's a very attentive baby," Lindsay said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Slump pushing cost of drugs out of reach Jun 5, 2009
There were a pair for high blood pressure, one each for angina, cholesterol, and acid reflux, and a renal vitamin for his kidney disease ... Mr. Crawford, 61, who makes do on $1,800 a month in Social Security and veterans benefits, decided he could afford only the heart, blood pressure and acid reflux pills. (MSNBC -- Health)
Weight-Loss Surgery Options Compared in Super-Obese Jun 4, 2009
6 percent; high cholesterol, 72 percent vs. 26 percent; acid reflux; 48. 5 percent vs. 76. (MEDLINEplus)
Learning to Diet with the Right Eat... Jun 4, 2009
Gravity helps to keep food and stomach acids from working their way up to the esophagus where acid reflux occurs. Sleeping on a full stomach leads to sleepless nights and many digestive disorders. (Suite101.com)
NEJM study finds radiofrequency ablation can reverse Barrett's esophagus, reduce cancer risk Jun 3, 2009
"Advanced Barrett's esophagus diminishes the painful symptoms of acid reflux making its diagnosis difficult in many patients. Therefore, it's important for anyone who has had prolonged GERD to be screened," says Dr. Lightdale. Now that radiofrequency ablation has been shown to be effective in patients with dysplastic Barrett's esophagus, the next step is to see if it works for patients with less severe disease. (EurekAlert!)
Doyle: Integrative Medicine & Health Care Reform Jun 1, 2009
With a commitment to learning how to eat healthy, you can reduce the risk, or alleviate the symptoms, of many illnesses that plague Americans today: acid reflux, constipation, IBS, migraine headaches, arthritis, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, obesity, type II diabetes, and even some cancers. It is worth the time and effort to become educated and put into practice a series of simple but very effective steps. (Medfield Press, MA)
Technique Eradicates Problems In Most Patients With Barrett's Esophagus May 29, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 28, 2009) A procedure that uses heat generated by radio waves to treat Barrett's esophagus, a condition caused by acid reflux (severe heartburn), can eliminate signs of the potentially cancer-causing disorder and reduce the risk that the disease will progress ... Long-standing acid reflux disease is common in those who develop Barrett's esophagus, which affects about 1 percent of adults in the United States. (Science Daily)
Heat Therapy May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer May 29, 2009
In people with Barrett's esophagus, repeated acid reflux causes cells that line the esophagus to be replaced by cells similar to those found in the intestine, according to background information provided in a news release. A small number of people with Barrett's esophagus develop a deadly form of cancer called esophageal adenocarcinoma. (MEDLINEplus)
Radiofrequency Ablation Treats Barretts Esophagus May 29, 2009
Barretts esophagus is a condition in which repeated acid reflux causes the cells that normally line the esophagus to be replaced with a different type of cell, similar to those normally found in the intestines. This process is called intestinal metaplasia. (Newsmax)
Owie! Halt pizza burn, other pains May 25, 2009
A study in the Journal of Dental Research found that chewing gum for 30 minutes after a high-fat meal lessens acid reflux by generating enough saliva to make you swallow more and push acid back down. Still hurts. (MSNBC -- Health)
