Heartburn & GERD: Treatments
Hiatal Hernia - Home Treatment
04/07/06, HealthwiseIf you have a sliding hiatal hernia, no treatment is generally necessary. If you have occasional or mild symptoms—a feeling of burning, warmth, heat, or pain behind the breastbone (commonly known as heartburn)—you ca
Antacids for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
04/18/06, HealthwiseAntacids make stomach juices less acidic (neutralize stomach acid).
Proton pump inhibitors for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
04/18/06, HealthwiseProton pump inhibitors reduce the production of acid in the stomach. This leaves little acid in the stomach juice so that if stomach juice backs up into the esophagus, it is less irritating. This allows the esophagus to heal.
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Prokinetic agents for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
04/18/06, HealthwiseProkinetic agents:
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Home Treatment
04/18/06, HealthwiseHome treatment measures may help you control the symptoms of mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These include making lifestyle changes and taking antacids, or nonprescription medicines that reduce or block acid. These includ
Hiatal Hernia - Treatment Overview
04/07/06, HealthwiseA sliding hiatal hernia that causes no symptoms generally needs no treatment.
Fundoplication surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
04/18/06, HealthwiseDuring fundoplication surgery, the upper curve of the stomach (the fundus) is wrapped around the esophagus and sewn into place so that the lower portion of the esophagus passes through a small tunnel of stomach muscle. This surgery str
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Treatment Overview
04/18/06, HealthwiseTreatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is aimed at reducing the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of stomach acid and juices into the esophagus; preventing injury to the lining of the esophagus or helping it to heal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Surgery
04/18/06, HealthwiseFundoplication surgery may be used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms that have not been well-controlled by medications. In fundoplication surgery, the upper curve of the stomach (the fundus) is wrapped aroun
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Other Treatment
04/18/06, HealthwiseAt this time, no other treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been shown to be effective. A number of experimental treatments are being investigated.
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