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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.
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.
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.
Dr. Brenda Hoffman, a gastroenterologist, discusses Barretts esophagus. GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, if left untreated, can cause changes in the lower esophagus, called Barrett's esophagus, which is a risk factor for esophageal cancer. Treating the symptoms of GERD with antacids and medicines such as zantac or prilosec will not treat the Barrett's esophagus. MUSC: Medical Univ. of South Carolina.
Dr. Brenda Hoffman, a gastroenterologist, discusses Barrett's esophagus, and the use of the Barrx therapy as treatment. Chronic acid reflux disease can cause changes in the inner lining of the esophagus, which is called Barrett's esophagus. Barrx treatment can burn off the damaged lining and replace it with a healthy lining. MUSC: Medical Univ. of South Carolina
People with GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease will commonly have symptoms at night. The symptoms are most commonly heartburn, and bad taste in the mouth and cough. There are changes you can make to decrease the risk of bedtime heartburn. Not eating for 2-3 hours before bedtime, and raising the head of the bed can help. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com
Bile Duct Stones: Dr Todd Baron, a gastroenterologist from the Mayo Clinic, discusses common bile duct stones. These stones in the common bile duct which comes from the gallbladder can be more difficult to treat than stones in the gallbladder itself. The symptoms of bile duct stones are pain, fever, and yellow skin or jaundice. These stone can also cause pancreatitis.
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