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Month: April 2016

Interventions for heartburn in pregnancy.

April 9, 2016
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD011379.pub2/abstract chrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Sep 19;9:CD011379. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011379.pub2. Interventions for heartburn in pregnancy. Phupong V , Hanprasertpong T. Abstract BACKGROUND: Heartburn is one of the most common gastrointestinal symptoms in pregnant women. It can occur in all trimesters of pregnancy. The symptoms of heartburn in pregnancy may be frequent, severe and distressing, but serious complications are rare. Many interventions have been used for the treatment of heartburn in pregnancy. These interventions include advice on diet, lifestyle modification and medications. However, there has been no evidence-based recommendation for the treatment of heartburn in pregnancy. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects...

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Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery versus medical management for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in adults

April 9, 2016
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Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Nov 5;11:CD003243. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003243.pub3. Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery versus medical management for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. Garg SK1, Gurusamy KS. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition with 3% to 33% of people from different parts of the world suffering from GORD. There is considerable uncertainty about whether people with GORD should receive an operation or medical treatment for controlling the condition. OBJECTIVES: To assess the benefits and harms of laparoscopic fundoplication versus medical treatment for people with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. SEARCH METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Upper Gastrointestinal...

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An Evidence-Based Approach to the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

April 9, 2016
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JAMA Surg. 2016 Jan 1;151(1):73-8. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2015.4233. An Evidence-Based Approach to the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Patti MG1. IMPORTANCE: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent worldwide, particularly in developed countries. It is estimated that the prevalence of GERD in the United States is approximately 20% and that it is increasing because of the epidemic of obesity. OBJECTIVE: To review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of GERD. EVIDENCE REVIEW: A search of PubMed was conducted for the years spanning 1985 to 2015 and included the following terms: heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cough, aspiration, laryngitis, GERD,...

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Diagnosis and Management of Functional Heartburn.

April 9, 2016
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Am J Gastroenterol. 2016 Jan;111(1):53-61. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2015.376. Epub 2016 Jan 5. Diagnosis and Management of Functional Heartburn. Hachem C , Shaheen NJ . Abstract Heartburn is among the most common gastrointestinal symptoms presenting to both generalist physicians and gastroenterologists. Heartburn that does not respond to traditional acid suppression is a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. In the era of high utilization of proton pump inhibitors, a substantial proportion of patients presenting to the gastroenterologist with chronic symptoms of heartburn do not have a reflux-mediated disease. Subjects without objective evidence of reflux as a cause of their symptoms have "functional heartburn". The...

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease: A review of surgical decision making.

April 9, 2016
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World J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 Jan 27;8(1):77-83. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i1.77. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: A review of surgical decision making. Moore M1, Afaneh C , Benhuri D , Antonacci C , Abelson J, Zarnegar R . Abstract Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very common disorder with increasing prevalence. It is estimated that up to 20%-25% of Americans experience symptoms of GERD weekly. Excessive reflux of acidic often with alkaline bile salt gastric and duodenal contents results in a multitude of symptoms for the patient including heartburn, regurgitation, cough, and dysphagia. There are also associated complications of GERD including erosive esophagitis, Barrett's...

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Protect By Reducing Acid

April 8, 2016
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Episolve GI provides natural heartburn relief by acting as an esophageal protectant by reducing the acid  load on the esophageal gastric junction, and protecting the musoca. Episolve GI creates a barrier between the mucosa and acid, which gives the body time to heal. EpisolveGI ia a dietary supplement that helps to alleviate acid reflux disease symptoms, also known as GERD. EpisolveGI is a naturally enhanced antacid. It is made of calcium carbonate and Vitamin E, and is naturally enhanced using extra virgin olive oil. Olive oil has been used as a natural cure or remedy for different disease ailments in...

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Longer Lasting Relief

April 8, 2016
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Episolve GI lasts for hours as a remedy for acid reflux and heartburn. The supplement can be taken for immediate relief or it can be taken at nighttime as a preventative measure. Long lasting wellness while you sleep. EpisolveGI acts as a medium acting antacid. Short term supplements and drugs, such as tums and other common antacids, work from a matter of seconds to a matter of minutes. Long term antacids start acting within an hour and continue on for multiple hours into the day (8-24hr) by reducing acid production. Common prescription drugs for long term relief include proton pump...

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