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If you have heartburn two or more times a week, you may have GERD. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and explains its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Even though they spit up and vomit, most babies with infant GERD are healthy and happy. This eMedTV segment examines gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants and also describes feeding and sleeping modifications that can help reduce symptoms.
Featured Medications
Aciphex is a medication that decreases the amount of acid in the stomach. As this eMedTV article explains, it is used to treat GERD, duodenal ulcers, and other conditions. This resource takes an in-depth look at Aciphex and its uses.
Antacids are drugs that can quickly reduce heartburn symptoms by increasing the pH balance in your stomach. This eMedTV Web page describes the four different types of antacids and includes information on how they work and who should take them.
People may use artichoke leaf extract because it supposedly lowers cholesterol and treats other conditions. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of artichoke leaf extract, including information on its safety, benefits, effectiveness, and more.
Axid is a drug commonly used to treat duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and GERD. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides a detailed overview of Axid (which is available both by prescription and over the counter) and links to more information.
Cimetidine is a drug that reduces acid production in the stomach. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at cimetidine, including information about conditions it is used to treat, side effects of the drug, and tips for how to take it.
Curcumin supposedly has several medicinal benefits, such as helping with high cholesterol and cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of curcumin, including how it may treat several health conditions, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Famotidine is an H2 blocker commonly used to treat heartburn, GERD, ulcers, and other digestive conditions. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the medication, including how it works, dosing information, and available strengths and forms.
H2 blockers are used to treat conditions such as gastric ulcers, peptic ulcers, and erosive esophagitis. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of H2 blockers and their uses, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Licorice may have several health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and treating ulcers. This eMedTV Web page describes other uses of licorice and provides information on the possible side effects and safety precautions associated with it.
Nexium is a medication used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article discusses other uses of Nexium, explains how the drug reduces acid in the stomach, and describes some of its common side effects.
Nizatidine is a medicine used to treat certain conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. This eMedTV article describes the various forms of nizatidine that are available and explains how the drug works to reduce stomach acid.
Pepcid is a histamine blocker used to treat heartburn, GERD, ulcers, and other digestive conditions. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the medication, including its effects, dosing information, and available strengths and forms.
Pepcid AC is a medication used to treat heartburn, sour stomach, and acid indigestion. This page of the eMedTV archives provides an in-depth overview of the drug, including how it works, dosing information, potential side effects, and more.
Pepcid Complete is a chewable medication used to treat common conditions affecting the digestive tract. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Prevacid is a medication used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how Prevacid works to reduce acid in the stomach and provides information about its uses, forms, and side effects.
Prilosec is a prescription medicine used to treat conditions of the stomach, esophagus, and intestines. This eMedTV article discusses the various types of conditions Prilosec is used to treat, explains how the drug works, and lists some side effects.
Prilosec OTC is an over-the-counter medication used to treat frequent heartburn in adults. This eMedTV article explains how Prilosec OTC works to reduce acid in the stomach and provides information about taking the medicine and potential side effects.
Protonix is a drug used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Protonix, including information about how it reduces stomach acid, and links to additional resources.
Tagamet is a drug that is used to treat conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. This eMedTV article features an overview of Tagamet, including information on how to take the drug and some of the side effects it may cause.
Some people may use turmeric medicinally to help with depression and heartburn, among other conditions. This eMedTV article lists other turmeric uses, explores the effectiveness of the spice, and offers important safety warnings and precautions.
Zantac is a medication used to treat heartburn, ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Zantac, including information about how it works, its strengths, and some of its side effects.
