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Acid indigestion is most commonly caused by foods, such as spicy foods and alcohol, although weight gain can also be a factor. Learn about medications that are prescribed for acid indigestion with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid indigestion.
Alternative treatments for acid reflux may include losing weight, initiating an exercise program and avoiding late-night meals and spicy foods. Find out how effervescent water can be mixed with bicarbonate to alleviate symptoms of acid reflux with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux treatments.
One of the most common symptoms of acid reflux is heartburn or a burning in the chest. Antacids- such as mylanta or maalox may improve symptoms, but a medicine that lowers the acidity in the stomach is more powerful. H2 blockers-Zantac and pepcid lower the acidity. The proton pump inhibitors- prilosec, protonix and nexium block acid production. Long term acid reflux can lead to Barrett's esophagus, which is a precancerous condition.
When an individual is diagnosed with acid reflux disease, she typically will be provided with medication for a duration of six to eight weeks. Find out when a patient with acid reflux disease should seek medical attention with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease.
Adding an anti viral can decrease the treatment time in half for patients with hepatitis C. Dr. McHutchinson. Duke University.
Dr. Brooks Cash, Chief of Gastroenterology at the National Naval Medical Center, discusses the use of antibiotics and probiotics in IBS, irritable bowel syndrome. These can decrease the bloating of IBS. Antibiotics and probiotics are used sparingly as to not develop resistance.
Dr Peter Whorwell, Professor of Gastroenterology at the Univ. of Manchester, discussses the use of antidepressants for IBS. Symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome can be improved with antidepressant therapy.
The most atypical symtpom of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a chronic cough, or bronchial asthma. Find out how GERD can occasionally cause chronic sinusitis with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD symptoms.
This is a videoendocsopy clip performed and narrated by Dr. Joe Galati of Liver Specialists of Texas, located in Houston, Texas. This video demonstrates esophageal varicies caused by cirrhosis and portal hypertension, and the endoscopic banding of them. Banding can decrease the risk of bleeding from the esophageal varicies.
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