Gastroesophageal Reflux News

It was off to the pediatric emergency department for the concerned woman and her little son.

The most recent issues of the Diseases of the Esophagus investigates psychopathological changes on quality of life after laparoscopic fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux.

Irritating stomach acids are regurgitated into the esophagus, causing pain like the one adults call heartburn.

A study in the latest Annals of Surgery researches the association between cholecystectomy and gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.

The first holiday with a new baby is often full of changes, new tasks and the start of new traditions.

Phoenix Children's Hospital will host a free Webinar discussing the "Advances in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease ". Parents, caretakers and medical staff are invited to listen and learn through this interactive presentation online.

Gastroesophageal reflux is a common problem in mechanically ventilated patients and contributes to the development of esophageal mucosal injury and even erosive esophagitis.

Your premature infant is finally coming home from the hospital. You've been waiting and praying for this day for weeks, but now that it's here, you feel anxious and scared that something will go wrong.

Gastroesophageal reflux is a common problem in mechanically ventilated patients and contributes to the development of esophageal mucosal injury and even erosive esophagitis.

When people sit down on Thanksgiving to turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potato casserole, cranberries, and pie, the last thing they want to think about is acid reflux.

Cough is one of the most common reasons adults visit a healthcare provider. Once brushed off as a nuisance, cough is now viewed as a symptom of an underlying etiology until proven otherwise.

The disgestive juices secreted by the stomach and the intestinal tract irritate the lining of the esophagus.

People who are taking drugs called proton pump inhibitors to treat GERD and laryngopharyngeal reflux should be aware of possible unexpected side effects and complications, according to a new report published in Otolaryngologya 'Head and Neck Surgery .

High stress, high exposure occupations are closely linked to long-term gastrointestinal disorders.

In two new studies, presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego, researchers explored the connection between high stress, high exposure occupations and long-term gastrointestinal disorders.

Valturna Valturna is a combination of aliskiren and valsartan indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Jan Gambino has not shared any drug information. Jan Gambino,"The Reflux Mom" is an author and a regular blogger on HealthCentral since 2006.

Start here. How Allergic Reactions Work An allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to a normally harmless substance called an allergen.

The Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association has been helping families learn about acid reflux since 1992.

OBJECTIVE:: To develop a North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition international consensus on the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease in the pediatric population.