Doctors often label common symptoms in babies, such as spitting up and crying, as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), however, frequent use of this diagnosis can result in overuse of medication. When parents are told that their child has GERD, they are more likely to want medicine, even if...
In�ammation might be an important factor in the progression from re�ux to esophageal cancer, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. "Our research shows that damage to the esophageal lining...
Takeda is pleased to announce that DEXILANT™ (dexlansoprazole) is now available in Canada. DEXILANT is the first and only proton pump inhibitor (PPI) with a novel DUAL DELAYED RELEASE technology, which delivers two separate doses of medication at different times providing improved and sustained...
My daughter will be 9 months on wednesday and im running low on formula. Before I run out to buy more I was wondering what all your thoughts would be of me trying her on homo milk today? She has G.E.R.D. real bad and vomits often. By saying often I mean like every 1-2 minutes. She is on...
So, I've been told that I have acid reflux disease. I found this out about 3 years ago and nothing has ever helped. I take prilosec 2 times a day, which gives me some relief, but I'm sick and miserable too much of the time. I just want to have a normal lifestyle and not have to worry about my...
I literally thought I was having a heart attack as the chest pain was literally enough to stop me in my tracks. Doc said before they ran blood work they could see the fat in my blood with the naked eye. No more KFC for me! Anyway, I really need to make some lifestyle changes. I was wondering...