Whether your doctor is a family doctor or a specialist (like a gastroenterologist), there are certain qualities to look for to help you get the care you need for your gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Use these tips to help you find a doctor that is right for you. Here is a checklist of questions to […]
Tips on Finding a Doctor Whether your healthcare provider is a family doctor or a specialist (like a gastroenterologist), there are certain qualities to look for to help you get the care you need for your constipation. Here is a checklist of questions to consider: Is your healthcare provider sympathetic? Does he or she listen […]
Personal Story
Linda’s personal story of living with silent reflux I am a 60 year old female. My illness started about a year ago. My only symptoms are a cough and the feeling of needing to clear my throat. That’s it. No indigestion or burning in my throat. At the very beginning, I would have these coughing […]
The H2 blockers (also called H2 antagonists) were the first effective drugs for peptic ulcer. In the 1980s, they were the mainstay of treatment for ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Now, antibiotics cure non-NSAID ulcers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are better for GERD. Therefore, H2 antagonists face an uncertain future as prescription drugs. […]
A day without a bowel movement is no cause for concern. Bowel movements should be easy and soft. When you feel the urge, it is important to respond promptly. Don’t postpone it if you can. Constipation treatments include dietary and lifestyle changes, fiber supplements, and laxatives. Sometimes prescription medicines and therapies such as biofeedback may […]
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is very common, affecting up to 1 in 5 or more of adult men and women in the U.S. population. It also occurs in children. Although common, the disease often is unrecognized – its symptoms misunderstood. This is unfortunate because GERD is generally a treatable disease, though […]
By: G. Richard Locke III, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN Over the past several years, healthcare professionals have become increasingly interested in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because of its prevalence and impact on the community. This heightened focus can be attributed to several factors – GERD is a common problem […]
Personal Story
T’S Personal Story with GERD: “Off and on pain for years. Seems to be triggered by anxiety and depression.” Off and on pain for years. Seems to be triggered by anxiety and depression. Sitting in church today and can’t focus because my stomach and chest are hurting. Burning sensation. So annoying. Taking pantoprazole but it […]