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What is
gastroesophageal reflux?Gastroesophageal
reflux or GERD, is the presence of stomach contents in the
esophagus. A weakened valve between the esophagus and stomach allows gastric
contents to irritate the esophagus.
GERD affects many people, an... |
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What is an esophageal pH test?
An esophageal pH test measures and records the pH in your esophagus to
determine if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The test can also
be done to determine the effectiveness of medications or surgical tre... |
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What could cause a person to vomit bile?
It is preceded by an excess of stomach acid that causes vomiting and ends with
the addition of the bitter yellow compound that I think to be bile. I can find
nothing at the library to help answer this quest... |
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Amylase—Enzyme produced in the pancreas and salivary glands that helps
in the digestion of starches from the diet. Blood amylase levels may be
increased in patients who have pancreatitis.
Amyloidosis—A group of diseases that that result from the abnor... |
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1. What are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels near the anus and lower
rectum (lower part of the large intestine). These blood vessels are found in
spongy cushions of tissue just under the lining of the anal canal. Hemorrhoids
bleed whe... |
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Common brand name: Nexium
Why is this drug prescribed?
Your doctor has prescribed esomeprazole magnesium. This medicine is
classified as a proton-pump inhibitor and has been approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ga... |
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What is gastroesophageal reflux?
Gastroesophageal reflux is a digestive disorder that affects the lower
esophageal sphincter (the muscular ring connecting the esophagus with the
stomach). The sphincter normally prevents food from moving out of the stoma... |
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Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is the upward movement of stomach’s
contents, including acid, into the esophagus and sometimes into or out of the
mouth. GERD is also referred to as acid reflux. Most infants occasionally
spit up after a meal, but frequent... |
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Heartburn is a burning sensation in the center of the chest that often
occurs after eating, bending over, with exercise, and sometimes at night when lying down.
Approximately one in 10 adults has heartburn at least once a week and one in three
monthly. ... |
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Abdominoperineal resection
Surgical removal of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon, resulting in the need for
a permanent colostomy.
Adenoma
Glandular lesion thought to be the precursor to colorectal cancer.
Adhesion
A band of scar tissue that con... |
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It is estimated that more than 75 percent of patients with asthma also
experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). People with asthma are twice
as likely to have GERD as those people who do not have asthma. Of those people
with asthma, those who ... |
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Web Sites
Cleveland Clinic Department of Gastroenterology
www.clevelandclinic.org/gastro
Atlas of Digestive Endoscopy
www.luz.ve/ICA/Atlas_med/i_index.html
Columbia University Gastroenterology Web
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/gi
Digestive Dise... |
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An occasional bout of indigestion or heartburn is generally nothing to worry
about, but if the pain and irritation become frequent or cause you to wake at
night, it’s time to talk to your doctor. Heartburn, known in medical terms as
gastroesophageal ref... |
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Common brand name: Prevacid
Type of medicine
Lansoprazole is a type of medicine called a proton
pump inhibitor (PPI). This drug blocks the production of acid in the stomach.
Why is this drug prescribed?
Lansoprazole is used to treat stomach cond... |
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What is gastroesophageal reflux?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the lower
esophageal sphincter (the muscular ring connecting the esophagus with the stomach). The
sphincter normally prevents food from moving o... |
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If its not controlled, chronic heartburn or GERD can result in serious
problems.
Esophagitis
Too much stomach acid in the esophagus can cause a painful and irritating
inflammation of the esophagus. Esophagitis occurs when when
stomach acid repeate... |
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What is non-cardiac chest pain?
Many people, both young and old, have intermittent chest pain. Chest pain can
be alarming, as it might indicate severe heart disease or even a heart attack. However,
many people (and most young people) have chest pain tha... |
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What is an esophageal pH test?
An esophageal pH test measures and records the pH in your esophagus to
determine if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The test can also
be done to determine the effectiveness of medications or surgical treat... |
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Gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD) can often be managed medically;
however, 1.75 million sufferers of daily GERD do not respond to lifestyle
changes or drug treatments and may require surgery.
Surgery to treat GERD is controversial. Newer studies ... |
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