Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Frequent heartburn may signal more serious digestive problem
(HealthDay)—Every Thanksgiving, lots of people loosen their belts and reach for antacids to quell an overstuffed tummy.
Nov 26, 2015
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Dusty legacy of 9/11 still a medical mystery
(AP) -- Like a lot of New Yorkers who spent time near the smoking ruins of the World Trade Center, Lorraine Ashman needs to take a deep breath before listing all the health problems that have afflicted her over the past ...
Sep 1, 2011
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Surgery
Could a low-risk surgery help your chronic heartburn?
(HealthDay)—A minimally invasive surgery to treat chronic heartburn is safer than generally believed, and could be a desirable alternative to long-term use of acid reflux medications, new research indicates.
Mar 30, 2016
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Medications
Generic form of nexium approved
(HealthDay)—The first generic version of the heartburn drug Nexium (esomeprazole) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jan 26, 2015
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Surgery
Bile - not acid - is bad guy in triggering precancerous condition associated with reflux disease
For many people with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, acid reflux drugs are the answer to their woes, curbing the chronic heartburn and regurgitation of food or sour liquid characteristic of the disorder. But when ...
Apr 24, 2012
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Chronic heartburn could spur asthma in some patients
(HealthDay)—Chronic heartburn is a major cause of asthma in adults, a new study suggests.
Jan 25, 2013
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Medications
Zurampic approved for gout
(HealthDay)—Zurampic (lesinurad) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to control blood levels of uric acid associated with gout.
Dec 23, 2015
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Generic aciphex approved to treat chronic heartburn
(HealthDay)—The first generic versions of the anti-GERD drug Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people aged 12 and older, the agency said Friday.
Nov 8, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?
Heartburn—that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening—is a common complaint and usually no cause for alarm. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, ...
Jun 8, 2023
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Connecting the dots between heartburn drugs and kidney damage
(HealthDay)—Just because a medication is available over the counter doesn't mean it won't have side effects or pose other dangers. One example is PPIs, a popular type of heartburn medication that can harm the kidneys, especially ...
Jan 24, 2019
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