Result for: gastric acid treatment
Heartburn and Acid Regurgitation
Monday, September 6th, 2010Heartburn is due to acidic stomach contents leak out and irritate the lining of the esophagus. You may also experience acid regurgitation into the mouth. Heartburn is usually harmless, although it is unpleasant and annoying.
Heartburn – typical symptoms
* A burning sensation behind the breastbone
* Acid reflux
* Pain in my upper abdomen.
Acid reflux and heartburn may [...]
Recommended Treatment for Hearburn
Thursday, August 5th, 2010The treatment, as a whole can be approached from three perspectives: pharmacological, dietary and postural.
In case of occurrence of sporadic heartburn, you can complain to the use of drugs such as antacids (sodium bicarbonate best used for decades, which may lead to rebound if we do not take the proper dosage) or inhibitors of acid [...]
Acid Reflux Medications
Thursday, July 1st, 2010Acid reflux is a common condition that occurs when stomach acid comes back again into the esophagus. In most people, this is caused by situational factors, such as overeating or stress, and disappears in a few days. However, if acid reflux continues for more than a couple of weeks or is accompanied by other symptoms [...]
Positional Therapy Treatment
Thursday, June 17th, 2010Treatment
Doctors refer to “lifestyle change” as the first treatment for reflux. A 2006 study suggested that most of the dietary changes were anecdotal, and only weight loss and elevation of the head of the bed were tested as effective. A randomized study of transition had the advantage of avoiding meals two hours before going to [...]
Risks and Results Surgical Treatment
Monday, June 14th, 2010The most common complications include bleeding or injury to properties in the spleen, stomach or esophagus (<5%). These rare but potentially serious complications can occur after a laparoscopic or open procedure. Respiratory complications such as atelectasis or pneumonia are less common after laparoscopic surgery than after open.
Up to 2 / 3 of patients experience some [...]
Surgical Treatment of Gastro-esophageal Reflux part I
Monday, June 7th, 2010Patients with a history gastrooesofagico typical reflux should be managed initially with health and diet changes. They should avoid foods and beverages that could decrease the LES tone. These include chocolate, peppermint, fatty foods, coffee and alcoholic beverages. Foods or beverages that may irritate or inflame the esophageal mucosa, such as citrus, tomato products and [...]
