GERD Articles A-Z
Treatment options for GERD include dietary changes and medication. As this eMedTV article explains, many people find short- to long-term relief from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and healing of esophageal damage through these methods.
As this eMedTV article explains, the process used to make a GERD diagnosis involves a physical exam, asking questions, and possibly performing tests, such as an upper GI or an upper endoscopy. However, a diagnosis can be made based on symptoms alone.
Patients with acid reflux disease are often advised to make dietary changes as part of their treatment. As this eMedTV article explains, the GERD diet encourages eating heart-healthy foods, avoiding certain foods, and eating smaller meals more often.
This eMedTV article explains that if you have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), your doctor may recommend a GERD diet. Foods to avoid on this diet include chocolate, peppermint, fatty foods, and alcoholic beverages.
As this eMedTV article explains, there are many GERD diet foods to avoid. Foods such as chocolate, peppermint, and tomatoes can cause flare-ups of symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), so it pays to know and avoid these triggers.
GERD foods to avoid include chocolate, tomato products, and fatty foods. This segment of the eMedTV archives lists the foods that can make the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) worse.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in babies generally goes away after they reach 1 to 2 years of age. This eMedTV segment provides a basic overview of the condition, including common symptoms (such as spitting up and vomiting).
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common occurrence in children and infants, but may go overlooked. This eMedTV resource discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of GERD in children.
As this eMedTV article explains, GERD medication (such as antacids and proton-pump inhibitors) can be helpful when diet and lifestyle changes don't improve related symptoms.
Lifestyle and dietary changes, medication, and surgery can all provide GERD relief. This page of the eMedTV library describes these treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This page also links to more information on GERD treatment.
GERD remedies include lifestyle changes, medication, and surgery. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of the treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In most cases, these treatments can improve a person's GERD symptoms.
Diet and lifestyle changes, medication, and surgery are the standard GERD remedies. This eMedTV segment discusses these treatment options and provides a link to more information. GERD remidies is a common misspelling of GERD remedies.
GERD surgery usually involves strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter to improve acid reflux symptoms. This eMedTV article explains the different types of surgery in detail, such as Nissen fundoplication and the Bard EndoCinch system.
GERD symptoms can take many forms, but heartburn is the most common. This segment of the eMedTV archives discusses these and other symptoms (such as coughing and bad breath), and explains how seeking treatment can yield positive results.
Common GERD symptoms include chest pain, sore throat, and painful swallowing. This portion of the eMedTV library lists the symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD systoms is a common misspelling of GERD symptoms.
GERD treatment can involve diet and lifestyle changes, medication, and surgery. This eMedTV segment discusses these treatment options for gastroesophageal reflux disease and explains how most people can make simple changes to control their symptoms.
GERD treatment in infants, when necessary, involves making changes in how your baby eats and sleeps. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of how this condition is treated in infants and offers tips on how you can reduce your baby's symptoms.
Symptoms of an H2 blocker overdose may include increased salivation, watery eyes, and diarrhea. This eMedTV page features more information on the symptoms that may occur with an H2 blocker overdose, as well as treatment options that are available.
Diarrhea and constipation are among the common side effects of H2 blockers. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of H2 blocker side effects, including side effects that you should report to your doctor immediately (such as a fast heart rate).
H2 blockers can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article describes a number of H2 blocker uses, including off-label uses (such as the treatment of H. pylori infections).