GERD Treatment
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A broad look at treatment
Mayo Clinic
Overview provides a good starting point for understanding GERD treatment.
How the meds stack up
Healthology
Watch the experts compare the pros and cons of each type of medication for GERD treatment.
GERD in women
American College of Gastroenterology
Synopsis examines acid reflux in women with information on GERD treatments and safe alternatives during pregnancy.
Surgery for kids
Infant Reflux Disease
Discusses surgery for children - a last resort for GERD treatment - and its complications.
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Children with GERD
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Description of gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants and children includes an informative section on GERD treatments.
Treating GERD
Health Central
Experts discuss GERD treatment like lifestyle changes, various over the counter (OTC) and prescription medications, and procedures in this eight minute video.
Apple a day keeps the doc away
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Following these diet tips may constitute a valuable GERD treatment.
Q & A about OTC medication
Family Doctor
Provides answers for common questions about over the counter medications for GERD treatment. Includes a PDF file chart with list of medications.
OTC meds masking GERD
IFFGD
Explains how taking OTC meds for heartburn can mask GERD and prevent people from getting proper GERD treatment. Includes Heartburn Helpline number.
Expert discusses treatment
Reflux 1
Expert talks about the GERD treatments that he likes. Includes an excellent link to a story about one of his patients who had the Stretta procedure.
Dealing with the side effects
Discovery Health
Learn how to deal with the unpleasant side effects brought on by GERD treatments like medication.
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Do meds cause hip fractures?
Boston Globe
Researchers find that long-term use of medications for GERD treatment may be associated with a higher risk of hip fractures.
Study findings show obesity is a risk factor for acid reflux and losing pounds may be an effective GERD treatment.
The FDA examined analyses looking into the safety of Prilosec and Nexium as GERD treatments, concluding that long-term use doesn't increase heart problems.
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High-fiber diet protects
CBS News
In addition to diet modifications as a GERD treatment, study finds that a high-fiber diet can prevent the condition.

