Got a mystery cough? 8 possible culprits Jun 20, 2009
8 possible culprits - CNN.com. Inhaling pollen, dust, pet dander can trigger allergic rhinitis and coughing. (CNN -- Health)
NEJM study finds radiofrequency ablation can reverse Barrett's esophagus, reduce cancer risk Jun 3, 2009
Half of Barrett's patients don't have heartburn. "Advanced Barrett's esophagus diminishes the painful symptoms of acid reflux making its diagnosis difficult in many patients. Therefore, it's important for anyone who has had prolonged GERD to be screened," says Dr. Lightdale. (EurekAlert!)
Acid Reducers May Not Help All with Asthma Apr 10, 2009
Study finds benefit only for those with evident symptoms of heartburn ... WEDNESDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- Acid-suppressing medications won't ease asthma symptoms if you don't have heartburn symptoms, too, a new study has found ... "Patients with asthma that is not adequately controlled with the usual asthma medications, and who have no symptoms of heartburn, but who may or may not have silent GERD, don't seem to have any improvement of asthma when treated with esomeprazole (Nexium)," said... (MEDLINEplus)
Heartburn Medications Do Not Ease Asthma Symptoms, Study Shows Apr 10, 2009
9, 2009) Lung experts from Johns Hopkins and elsewhere are calling on physicians to suspend the routine use of potent heartburn medications in asthmatics solely to temper recurrent attacks of wheezing, coughing and breathlessness ... 5 million) have what is known as "silent" reflux, and lack the characteristic symptom of heartburn from the backup of acid into the esophagus ... Patients can easily confuse their heartburn symptoms with their asthma symptoms, which Wise says only adds to the... (Science Daily)
Reflux Drug Doesn't Help Treat Asthma Apr 10, 2009
Up to 20 percent of asthma patients with reflux do not have heartburn symptoms, according to a news release on the work. "We found that 'silent' GERD is likely not the cause of poorly controlled asthma, and treatment with proton pump inhibitors does not improve control or provide any benefit to the patients," said Mastronarde. (KIRO TV, WA)
Pregnancy & Nutrition Apr 4, 2009
Registered Dietician, Sheila Kelly, explains why you may feel nausea and heartburn during pregnancy ... Is it heartburn or GERD. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Heartburn & GERD Apr 4, 2009
HealthiNation Videos About Heartburn and GERD - HealthiNation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
GERD Symptoms Mar 21, 2009
Most GERD patients misinterpret their symptoms for heartburn. Heartburn is categorized as one of those symptoms that radiates from the middle chest, and it can be an extremely painful ordeal ... For most patients, the burning, unbearable heartburn that accompanies GERD disorders happens at night. (Suite101.com)
Kapidex Approved for Acid Reflux Feb 7, 2009
GERD affects some 19 million Americans and is characterized by persistent heartburn that occurs at least two days a week, the drug maker said. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Digestive Health Feb 7, 2009
Some also experience heartburn, kidney stones and other problems related to digestion ... Millions of Americans suffer from heartburn when they go to sleep ... More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and some studies suggest more than 15 million Americans have it each day. (CNN -- Health)
COPD May Trigger Acid Reflux Problems Feb 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stomach acid reflux or heartburn may be a particular problem for people with breathing problems such as emphysema or bronchitis, known generally as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, researchers report ... One analysis included patients initially free of chronic heartburn or GERD (for gastroesophageal reflux disease); 1628 of them had COPD and 14,243 did not. (MEDLINEplus)
Traditional Nonsurgical GERD Treatments Not Impressive Feb 7, 2009
Its problems include heartburn, voice symptoms and cough ... In an average follow-up of six months, the incidence of moderate to severe heartburn decreased from 55 percent to 22 percent among those undergoing radiofrequency therapy ... In the full-thickness plication group, moderate to severe heartburn decreased from 53 percent to 43 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
Surgery May Provide Long-Term Acid Reflux Relief Mar 8, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In many patients who suffer with severe heartburn - also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD -- antireflux surgery can provide long-term improvement and resolution of symptoms, US researchers report ... Heartburn, which was present in nearly all patients, improved with antireflux surgery in 90 percent of patients and resolved in 67 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA Grants Priority Review for ACIPHEX(R) (rabeprazole sodium) sNDA for Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents Mar 1, 2008
One ACIPHEX 20 mg tablet daily is used in adults for the treatment of persistent, frequent (2 or more days a week) heartburn and other symptoms associated with acid reflux disease. ACIPHEX is also used in adults for the short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment in the healing and symptom relief of damaging (erosive) acid reflux disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease). (PR Newswire)
GERD Linked to Obesity and BMI Feb 23, 2008
Heartburn, chest pain, an acid taste in your mouth and a persistent couch may be signs of GERD. Studies now show that it's no surprise that these symptoms are linked with obesity because BMI levels have a direct relation to the possibility of experiencing GERD. ... An occasional bout of heartburn and discomfort aren't a real cause for concern, but if your symptoms become stronger and become more frequent, you can do some irreversible damage to your esophagus ... The most common and most easily... (Suite101.com)
Increase In GERD Hospitalizations Underscores Importance Of Seeking Treatment Early Jan 28, 2008
"GERD is very common. Classic symptoms include heartburn and regurgitation. Work in partnership with your physician to initiate the best available treatment plan and avoid emergency trips to the hospital." ... The most typical symptoms of GERD are heartburn and regurgitation ... Do you experience heartburn or acid indigestion two or more times per week. (Science Daily)
ASGE encourages patients to see a physician if they experience symptoms suggestive of GERD Jan 26, 2008
Classic symptoms include heartburn and regurgitation ... The most typical symptoms of GERD are heartburn and regurgitation ... Do you experience heartburn or acid indigestion two or more times per week. (EurekAlert!)
Brighter Smiles: GERD erodes teeth Jan 24, 2008
However, your esophagus isn t. So when acid backs up into your esophagus, it can cause the burning sensation known as heartburn. Almost everyone has occasional heartburn. (Georgetown Record, MA)
No Link Between Acid Reflux And Survival, Study Finds Jan 5, 2008
Patients with sleep complaints but no heartburn symptoms suffered episodes of nighttime acid reflux; 2. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux are common and. (Science Daily)
Reflux among babies often a misdiagnosis Dec 14, 2007
Critics say the condition is widely misdiagnosed and overtreated with unnecessary doses of heartburn medicine developed for adults. They call it the phenomenon of the "purple pill," a nickname for Nexium - one of many prescription drugs hawked incessantly on the airwaves to treat acid reflux, which itself is a medical term virtually unheard of 20 years ago. (SunSpot.net)
FDA Confirms No Heart Risk From Heartburn Drugs Dec 11, 2007
MONDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) -- A U.S. government review of the popular heartburn drugs Prilosec and Nexium found no evidence of increased heart risks, health officials said Monday ... Prilosec is also available over-the-counter to treat frequent heartburn. (Forbes)
Guidelines to treat acid reflux disease Dec 8, 2007
Symptoms are heartburn, regurgitation and difficulty in swallowing. About 20 to 40 percent of Western people have had heartburn. (Xinhuanet, China)
Five Operations You Could be Better Off Not Having Nov 20, 2007
Although heartburn is the most common symptom of this disease, GERD is a condition in which stomach acid or, occasionally, bile flows back (refluxes) into your food pipe (esophagus). All content. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Somerset Hospital offers weight-loss surgery Nov 2, 2007
I no longer need an oxygen tank at night and I don t have heartburn anymore, she said. I look so different, when I went in for my three-month checkup, Dr. Pradhan didn t recognize me. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
New Incisionless Surgery for Heartburn Sufferers Oct 25, 2007
New Incisionless Surgery Offers Hope to Heartburn Sufferers ... Surgeons at The Ohio Sate University Medical Center have performed the first incisionless operations in the United States to stop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as heartburn ... Throughout medical history, we have gone from a very painful surgery to a better tolerated surgery and, now, to a potentially pain-free incisionless procedure," said Melvin, who is also the division director of general and... (Fox News)
Chronic Reflux Often Leads to Sleepless Nights Oct 20, 2007
The survey also found that GERD patients with atypical symptoms were more likely to suffer sleep problems than GERD patients with typical symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. The percentage of GERD patients who reported sleeping problems was much higher for those reporting eight out of nine of the atypical symptoms included in the survey than for these without atypical symptoms. (MEDLINEplus)
Studies on Potentially Serious Manifestations of Acid Reflux Oct 20, 2007
Often people do not realize that symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain can be caused by acid reflux into the esophagus, because they do not experience classic heartburn symptoms or acid regurgitation. Researchers at the Brigham s Hospital in Boston studied patients in emergency rooms who complained of serious chest pain. (MedIndia)
Chronic GI Troubles Keep Workers Off the Job Oct 18, 2007
Patients with IBS-C, chronic constipation and functional dyspepsia (chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, including feeling full earlier than expected when eating, sometimes accompanied by bloating, belching, nausea or heartburn) also scored higher on a scale measuring impairment/productivity loss than GERD patients. "This research demonstrates the significant economic impact of these common conditions," study author Dr. G. Richard Locke, of the Mayo Clinic College of... (MEDLINEplus)
Acid Reflux: GERD Can Masquerade As Persistent Cough Or Even Chest Pain Oct 17, 2007
Many people may not realize that symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain can be caused by acid reflux into the esophagus, because they do not experience classic heartburn symptoms or acid regurgitation ... The most common symptom of GERD is frequent or persistent heartburn two or more times a week. (Science Daily)
Night-time Acid Reflux Can Significantly Impact Sleep Oct 16, 2007
Researchers also found that sleep impairment was more common among GERD patients with atypical manifestations compared to GERD patients with only typical or classic symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation ... Tips for Calming Nighttime Acid Reflux Heartburn and other gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms experienced during the night commonly cause sleep disturbances, including arousal from sleep, increased wakefulness and overall poor sleep quality ... Avoid foods that... (Science Daily)
Obesity can lead to gastric reflux Sep 16, 2007
One of the major symptoms of the disease is heartburn - burning discomfort behind the breastbone- because the gastric acid gets into esophagus. Previous studies have shown that fatty foods produce a prolonged inhibitory effect on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), particularly following intra-duodenal lipid perfusion, but this inhibitory effect would appear due to a cholecystokinin-mediated action on LES.. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Overweight Women More Likely To Have Reflux Sep 15, 2007
Heartburn is the major symptom of GERD because the gastric acid gets into the esophagus. The study says that while being overweight increases the risk of hospitalization for GERD, it does not seem to be more common right after eating fatty foods. (Click2Houston, TX)
Researchers discover correlation between GERD and obesity in females Sep 14, 2007
Heartburn (burning discomfort behind the breastbone) is the major symptom of GERD because the gastric acid gets into esophagus. It is known that fatty foods produce a prolonged inhibitory effect on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), particularly following intra-duodenal lipid perfusion, but this inhibitory effect would appear due to a cholecystokinin-mediated action on LES. An epidemiological study revealed that overweightedness, but not excess fatty food intake, increases the risk of... (EurekAlert!)
Heartburn Can Be a Sign of Serious Disease Sep 1, 2007
FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn once a month and more than 15 million suffer heartburn every day, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. Heartburn occurs when stomach contents and gastric acid are regurgitated into the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth and the stomach ... The college offers the following information about heartburn, along with tips on how to keep it under control. (Health-Finder)
Larry & Karen Duckett: They want to purify your indoor world Aug 15, 2007
At an EcoQuest convention last weekend Larry sampled a new product called Digest-A-Meal, which he claims allowed him to eat freely without the heartburn or any reflux. "And it'll be a lot cheaper than a prescription," he said. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
GERD Sufferers Struggle Daily to Stay Awake After Sleepless Nights Jul 10, 2007
For them, the chronic heartburn, acid regurgitation and upper abdominal pain associated with GERD cause more than just physical distress. In a new national survey conducted among 500 adult GERD sufferers by Strategy One on behalf of AstraZeneca, GERD sufferers "tell all"- nights spent lying awake, disruptions at work, missing important meetings, and even calling in sick. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Many COPD Patients Have Acid Reflux Jul 9, 2007
The overall prevalence of GERD was 57 percent, even though only 26 percent of affected patients reported heartburn or acid regurgitation during the study. "The study confirms a high prevalence of GERD among patients with severe COPD, often in the absence of reflux symptoms," Kempainen told Reuters Health. (Newsmax)
Acid reflux common in COPD patients: study Jul 7, 2007
ADVERTISEMENT (article continues below) The overall prevalence of GERD was 57 percent, even though only 26 percent of affected patients reported heartburn or acid regurgitation during the study. "The study confirms a high prevalence of GERD among patients with severe COPD, often in the absence of reflux symptoms," Kempainen told Reuters Health. (Scientific American)
Have acid reflux? Soothe it naturally Jun 23, 2007
Although these drugs can be effective at relieving symptoms like heartburn and abdominal pain, they may have serious long-term side effects ... Symptoms include heartburn, chest pain, regurgitation of food, sore throat, hoarse voice and cough. (MSNBC -- Health)
Causes of Sleep Apnea Jun 3, 2007
Alcohol and tobacco use also increases the risk of GERD-related heartburn, itself a sleep apnea cause. Read More About Sleep Apnea. (Suite101.com)
Coffee for the sensitive stomach Mar 14, 2007
A recent study by Stanford University researchers found that there was little scientific evidence to support the idea that eliminating coffee and several other foods and drinks helps cure persistent heartburn ... The Stanford study, which appeared in May in The Archives of Internal Medicine, evaluated published medical reports from 1975 to 2004 on heartburn ... The study found that there was no evidence that giving up tobacco, alcohol, coffee, spicy foods, citrus or chocolate helped decrease... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Sometimes even an all-out effort fails to control blood pressure Feb 27, 2007
If I eat part of a raw apple before retiring, I am never bothered by heartburn. Please print this. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Refractory hypertension; Gout; GERD Feb 27, 2007
Dear Dr. Donohue: Will you please discuss refractory hypertension. My doctor has tried everything, but nothing seems to work for me. (Herald-Tribune)
A guide to heartburn Feb 11, 2007
According to the British medical journal the Lancet, heartburn is pretty common. In fact, 25 percent of Americans report experiencing heartburn at least once a month, 12 percent at least once per week and 5 percent daily ... So what is heartburn. (Buffalo News -- Arts)
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease: Study Demonstrates Long-term Durability Of Endoscopic Procedure Jan 13, 2007
The study involved 29 patients with chronic heartburn who required daily maintenance of their symptoms with medication ... (May 9, 2001) -- Many Americans suffer heartburn, but for some it's more frequent and serious ... Patients with sleep complaints but no heartburn symptoms suffered episodes of nighttime acid reflux; 2. (Science Daily)
Heartburn drugs are worth risk, some say Jan 8, 2007
When a recent study found that a popular class of heartburn drugs might weaken bones, Dorothea E. Kilner was alarmed, but not just because her medication could contribute to a hip fracture. For Kilner and the millions of Americans who suffer from chronic heartburn, the greater threat may be losing access to prescription drugs such as Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix and Nexium ... They're far more effective than earlier generations of heartburn medication, according to doctors and to patients who... (SunSpot.net)
