Gerd News

A new study shows that postmenopausal women with a history of smoking who take heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors for two years or longer may be more likely to sustain a hip fracture.

The latest issue of the Scandanavian Journal of Gastroenterology investigates the effect of Helicobacter pylori treatment on gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Jan. 31, 2012 -- Postmenopausal women with a history of smoking who take heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors for two years or longer may be more likely to sustain a hip fracture.A That said, the risk does disappear after women stop taking these drugs for two years.

Almost everyone experiences the discomfort of heartburn or acid indigestion from time to time, but frequent episodes can signal a much more serious problem.

From babies to grown-ups, it's a digestive problem that can hit anyone. For 25 million Americans GERD is a painful issue they deal with every day.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is the topic of this week's segment.

Some asthmatics are prone to acid reflux . GERD is caused when stomach acid goes up through a patient's esophagus .

The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease has been increasing worldwide.

BACKGROUND: GERD stands for Gastroesophageal reflux disease. When you swallow, the lower esophageal sphincter - a circular band of muscle around the bottom part of your esophagus - relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into your stomach.

BUFFALO, NY Do you suffer from acid reflux? If you do, or know someone who does, then you will want to check out what Dr.

From butterflies in your stomach before giving a big speech at work to an ulcer that acts up whenever things get tough, our gastrointestinal health seems to be intimately connected to our emotions.

From butterflies in your stomach before giving a big speech at work to an ulcer that acts up whenever things get tough, our gastrointestinal health seems to be intimately connected to our emotions.

Valerie Clinard, PharmD Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Associate Director, Campbell University Drug Information Center Buies Creek, North Carolina Jennifer Smith, PharmD, CPP, BC-ADM, CDE Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences ... (more)

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: The advice you gave about heartburn overlooked something that changed my life forever and cost my wife hers.

Diagnostic tool helps doctors and patients determine level of severity of acid reflux disease and assess response to the treatment.