Reflux Esophagitis Due to Immune Reaction, Not Acute Acid Burn Nov 20, 2009
It is those inflammatory cells, drawn to the esophagus by cytokines, that cause the esophageal damage that is characteristic of GERD. The condition is manifested by symptoms such as heartburn and chest pain ... Gastroenterologists are using confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) to more effectively diagnose chronic heartburn. (Science Daily)
Body pains that may turn fatal Nov 18, 2009
Some are mildly inconvenient such as heartburn, reflux, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease ) while others are a lot more serious ... Apart from this, pain in the abdomen can range from serious ailments such as acute appendicitis or less threatening conditions such as heartburn, reflux, gastroenteritis etc. (India Times, India)
New surgery brings relief from GERD Nov 10, 2009
Braswell took Nexium for years to control GERD symptoms - chronic heartburn, acid reflux and difficulty swallowing ... In GERD patients, the valve reopens allowing food and stomach acid back into the esophagus, causing chronic heartburn. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders Nov 6, 2009
6 percent of patients suffered from teeth grinding, while 35 percent of all patients with OSA complained of nocturnal heartburn and GERD symptoms. The researchers also examined the influence of gender and ethnicity on OSA, GERD, and bruxism. (Science Daily)
New Studies Explore Connection Between High Stress Jobs And GI Disorders Oct 31, 2009
Gastroenterologists are using confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) to more effectively diagnose chronic heartburn. The technology gives doctors an. (Science Daily)
Eisai Submits Application for Additional Indication of its Proton Pump Inhibitor PARIET(R) for Non-erosive GERD in Japan Sep 30, 2009
While non-erosive GERD is defined as a set of subjective symptoms such as heartburn caused by the flow of stomach acid and other gastric contents back into the esophagus, it is a disorder in which erosion, ulcers or other mucosal injuries in the esophagus are not observed on endoscopy. As with reflux esophagitis which accompanies mucosal injuries to the esophagus, non-erosive GERD is typified by severe heartburn and a significant decline in quality of life. (JCN Network, Japan)
Acid Reflux Doesn't Just Cause Heartburn Sep 25, 2009
(CBS) If you're from a Western country, there's a 10-20 percent chance that you suffer from classic symptoms of chronic heartburn and/or acid regurgitation ... 6% of the population had Barrett's but only about 40% had heartburn ... The American College of Gastroenterology against screening the entire population but says it may be appropriate in certain populations at higher risk - such as Caucasian males over 50 with longstanding heartburn. (CBS News -- Health)
How to Treat GERD Symptoms with OTC... Sep 23, 2009
The GERD symptoms of burning pain are often given the term heartburn. Heartburn occurs after a person eats certain foods, exercises, or during sleep. (Suite101.com)
GERD negatively impacts sleep quality, results in considerable economic burden Sep 1, 2009
Heartburn and acid regurgitation are characteristic symptoms of this disease. Published literature estimates that approximately 75 percent of patients with heartburn experience nighttime GERD symptoms ... To learn more about heartburn and GERD, read the AGA patient brochure on this topic at. (EurekAlert!)
Natural Heartburn Cure Aug 26, 2009
Certain herbs and foods can be very effective as an alternative heartburn cure. Heartburn is characterized by a burning sensation that is felt in the chest area ... Heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when acid from the stomach is pushed up into the esophagus. (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 ... There are a range of conditions all classified as GERD and while it is that true GERD responds well to these medications, other forms of heartburn don't, she said ... "There is a lot of stuff related to heartburn that can be changed with lifestyle," she said. (MEDLINEplus)
Altered Micriobiome Prevalent In Diseased Esophagus Aug 21, 2009
In fact, about 40% of adults experience heartburn symptoms at least once a month ... Gastroenterologists are using confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) to more effectively diagnose chronic heartburn. (Science Daily)
GERD patient satisfaction hinges on medication type and physician bedside manner Aug 1, 2009
Typically characterized by frequent or troublesome heartburn and/or acid regurgitation, GERD is a chronic, painful condition that impairs HRQoL. GERD may result in disturbed sleep, reduced productivity at work and impaired daily activities ... To learn more about heartburn and GERD, read the AGA patient brochure on this topic at. (EurekAlert!)
NYU Langone Medical Center researchers find altered micriobiome prevalent in the diseased esophagus Aug 1, 2009
In fact, about 40% of adults experience heartburn symptoms at least once a month. Chronic inflammation associated with GERD can lead to the development of Barrett's esophagus, precancerous condition. (EurekAlert!)
Your Health: Caution needed on long-term use of acid-suppressing drugs Jul 29, 2009
If you re one of the millions of Americans suffering from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease, you may be taking an acid-suppressing medication known as a proton pump inhibitor ... Low levels of acid in the stomach promote healing of ulcers and can ease the pain associated with heartburn and indigestion ... Although they had no history of GERD at the beginning of the study, 44 percent of the volunteers developed symptoms of heartburn or indigestion when they stopped taking the... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Got a mystery cough? 8 possible culprits Jun 20, 2009
8 possible culprits - CNN.com. Inhaling pollen, dust, pet dander can trigger allergic rhinitis and coughing. (CNN -- Health)
NEJM study finds radiofrequency ablation can reverse Barrett's esophagus, reduce cancer risk Jun 3, 2009
Half of Barrett's patients don't have heartburn. "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. (EurekAlert!)
Reflux Drug Doesn't Help Treat Asthma Apr 10, 2009
Up to 20 percent of asthma patients with reflux do not have heartburn symptoms, according to a news release on the work. "We found that 'silent' GERD is likely not the cause of poorly controlled asthma, and treatment with proton pump inhibitors does not improve control or provide any benefit to the patients," said Mastronarde. (KIRO TV, WA)
Acid Reducers May Not Help All with Asthma Apr 10, 2009
Study finds benefit only for those with evident symptoms of heartburn ... WEDNESDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- Acid-suppressing medications won't ease asthma symptoms if you don't have heartburn symptoms, too, a new study has found ... "Patients with asthma that is not adequately controlled with the usual asthma medications, and who have no symptoms of heartburn, but who may or may not have silent GERD, don't seem to have any improvement of asthma when treated with esomeprazole (Nexium)," said... (MEDLINEplus)
Heartburn Medications Do Not Ease Asthma Symptoms, Study Shows Apr 10, 2009
9, 2009) Lung experts from Johns Hopkins and elsewhere are calling on physicians to suspend the routine use of potent heartburn medications in asthmatics solely to temper recurrent attacks of wheezing, coughing and breathlessness ... 5 million) have what is known as "silent" reflux, and lack the characteristic symptom of heartburn from the backup of acid into the esophagus ... Patients can easily confuse their heartburn symptoms with their asthma symptoms, which Wise says only adds to the... (Science Daily)
Heartburn & GERD Apr 4, 2009
HealthiNation Videos About Heartburn and GERD - HealthiNation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Pregnancy & Nutrition Apr 4, 2009
Registered Dietician, Sheila Kelly, explains why you may feel nausea and heartburn during pregnancy ... Is it heartburn or GERD. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
GERD Symptoms Mar 21, 2009
Most GERD patients misinterpret their symptoms for heartburn. Heartburn is categorized as one of those symptoms that radiates from the middle chest, and it can be an extremely painful ordeal ... For most patients, the burning, unbearable heartburn that accompanies GERD disorders happens at night. (Suite101.com)
Kapidex Approved for Acid Reflux Feb 7, 2009
GERD affects some 19 million Americans and is characterized by persistent heartburn that occurs at least two days a week, the drug maker said. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Digestive Health Feb 7, 2009
Some also experience heartburn, kidney stones and other problems related to digestion ... Millions of Americans suffer from heartburn when they go to sleep ... More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and some studies suggest more than 15 million Americans have it each day. (CNN -- Health)
COPD May Trigger Acid Reflux Problems Feb 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stomach acid reflux or heartburn may be a particular problem for people with breathing problems such as emphysema or bronchitis, known generally as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, researchers report ... One analysis included patients initially free of chronic heartburn or GERD (for gastroesophageal reflux disease); 1628 of them had COPD and 14,243 did not. (MEDLINEplus)
Traditional Nonsurgical GERD Treatments Not Impressive Feb 7, 2009
Its problems include heartburn, voice symptoms and cough ... In an average follow-up of six months, the incidence of moderate to severe heartburn decreased from 55 percent to 22 percent among those undergoing radiofrequency therapy ... In the full-thickness plication group, moderate to severe heartburn decreased from 53 percent to 43 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
