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		The aim of the current study was to establish the relationship between individual symptom events and acid and bile reflux episodes using combined ambulatory esophageal monitoring of pH and bilirubin.
		In patients without abnormal reflux 23% of the symptom events were associated with acid reflux events, whereas in the group with pathological reflux 41% of the symptom events correlated with acid reflux.
		This study was used for years as one rationale for anti-reflux surgery as opposed to acid suppressant therapy in reflux esophagitis patients.
	meds.queensu.ca /gimec/nreflux.htm (979 words)

	Ovid: Rudolph: J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, Volume 32 Supplement 2.January 2001.S1-S31 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The aim of prokinetic agents is to reduce the amount of refluxate by improving contractility of the body of the esophagus, increasing pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter, decreasing the frequency of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations and accelerating gastric emptying.
		Since regurgitation and vomiting are common symptoms in infants and children with reflux, even in the absence of erosive esophagitis, prokinetic agents may have a special role in the treatment of GER in infants and children with conditions where acid suppressants are unlikely to be helpful.
		Reflux esophagitis appears to be one of the more common causes of these symptoms in children, being diagnosed in 12 of 16 children reported in one retrospective series (242).
	www.naspgn.org /sub/position_papers/Vol_32_Supp_2.html (16319 words)

	Acid Reflux and Heartburn Articles
		Treating or preventing reflux esophagitis may be as simple as supplementing traditional acid suppression treatment with an antioxidant extract of the wormwood herb Artemisia asiatica.
		Reflux esophagitis is an inflammation of the esophagus caused by regurgitation of the stomach contents, or acid reflux.
		Investigators surgically induced reflux esophagitis in 60 rats and divided them into four different groups: one that received no treatment; two that were pretreated with 30 milligrams (mg) and 100 mg, respectively, of the oral antioxidant; and one that received the traditional Zantac treatment.
	www.essense-of-life.com /info/tacidreflux.htm (1183 words)

	Antioxidant herbal extract may help prevent and treat reflux oesophagitis
		Reflux oesophagitis occurs when the gullet becomes inflamed as a result of stomach acid being pushed upwards towards the throat (acid reflux).
		The rest were either treated with a commonly prescribed acid suppressant drug or 30 mg or 100 mg/kg of the antioxidant extract DA-9601 derived from the wormwood herb (Artemisia asiatica).
		The authors conclude that oxygen free radical damage is a major cause of reflux oesophagitis, and that antioxidants should be considered alongside acid suppressants as primary treatment.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2001-08/bsj-ahe081401.php (362 words)

	Reflux suppressant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A reflux suppressant is any one of a number of drugs used to combat oesophageal reflux.
		Commonly, following ingestion a 'raft' of alginic acid is created, floating on the stomach contents by carbon dioxide released by the drug.
		Reflux can also be co-incidentally reduced by the prokinetic agent and antidopaminergics.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Reflux_suppressant (93 words)

	eMedicine - Reflux Laryngitis : Article by Jeegar Jailwala, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Although reflux of gastric barium into the esophagus during fluoroscopy is not specific for diagnosing reflux disease, spontaneous frequent barium reflux to the aortic arch correlates well in the authors' experience with patients who have extensive esophageal acid exposure on pH monitoring.
		However, a significantly greater percentage of distal reflux episodes reached the proximal esophagus in a group of patients with laryngitis compared to control groups, and the number of pharyngeal reflux episodes and acid exposure time were also significantly greater in the laryngitis group.
		Acid reflux was demonstrated by abnormal esophageal acid exposure in 88% of patients in one study and 60% in another (17% with pharyngeal acid reflux).
	www.emedicine.com /ent/topic355.htm (7230 words)

	Cold, Flu, Allergy - Allergies: allergy symptoms, treatment, and medications by MedicineNet.com
		For example, a cough can be a symptom of asthma, acid reflux into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD), side effects of medications, sinusitis, postnasal drip, bronchitis, cigarette smoking, pneumonia, tuberculosis, hypersensitivity pneumonia (inflammation of the lung from exposure to certain environmental chemicals), and even lung cancer.
		Dextromethorphan is chemically related to codeine and acts on the brain to suppress cough, but does not have the pain relieving and addictive properties of codeine.
		Suppressing a productive cough impairs the clearing of secretions and mucous from the airways, which is generally undesirable.
	www.medicinenet.com /cold_flu_allergy/page3.htm (695 words)

	ePrescriptions-Online - Buy Weight Loss Medications Online. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Didrex is an appetite suppressant that is used in conjunction with an overall diet plan and exercise to reduce weight.
		Ionamin is an appetite suppressant used in conjunction with an overall diet plan and exercise to reduce weight.
		Bontril-SR is an appetite suppressant that is used in conjunction with diet and exercise to reduce weight.
	www.meridia.bz /category_weight.asp (407 words)

	FussyBabyHelp.com: Infant Gaviscon for babies with reflux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In breastfed babies, it is mixed with a little cooled boiled water, formula or expressed breast-milk (5mls is usually adequate) and fed before, during or after a feed.
		It is generally better accepted at the beginning of a feed and then helps to prevent reflux occurring during that feed.
		The dose can be administered from a syringe or spoon, or some breastfeeding parents prefer to mix the dose with 20mls of liquid and to feed from a bottle before a feed.
	www.fussybabyhelp.com /gaviscon_for_babies_reflux.htm (380 words)

	BBC News \| HEALTH \| Herbal 'heartburn' treatment
		If untreated, reflux oesophagitis can lead to a more serious condition, which can in turn mean sufferers are more at risk of oesophageal cancer.
		Fifteen were given no treatment, 15 were given ranitidine a common acid suppressant (antisecretory) drug, and the others were given either 30mg or 100mg per kg of the herbal extract.
		He added that the exact chemical make up of the herbal extract and its effects on the gullet were unclear, and that the anti-acid drug used was one of the least effective available to doctors.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/health/1493167.stm (566 words)

	Journal of Family Practice: How do primary care physicians use long-term acid suppressant drugs? A population-based ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		We investigated the magnitude of long-term prescription of acid suppressant drugs in general practice and the frequency and means of confirming the primary working diagnosis.
		The predominant diagnoses in investigated patients were ulcer disease (39%), gastroesophageal reflux disease (49%), and functional dyspepsia (gastritis, normal aspect; 18%).
		During our study, long-term treatment with acid suppressant drugs (ASDs) was indicated only for relapsing ulcers or ulcerlike complaints, relapsing esophagitis, and relapsing gastroesophageal refluxlike symptoms.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0689/is_3_51/ai_84209214 (1453 words)

	Research Activities, January 2004: Pharmaceutical Research: Acid suppressant therapy is effective for short-term relief ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Acid suppressant therapy is effective for short-term relief of heartburn for patients with persistent symptoms
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) inflames the esophagus due to the abnormal backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus.
		Acid suppressant therapy with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) or a histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) is more effective than placebo for short-term relief of heartburn in patients with persistent symptoms, concludes a study supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS09796).
	www.ahcpr.gov /research/jan04/0104RA4.htm (275 words)

	Infant Gastric Reflux Stories (NZ) - Medication with Dosages
		One dose does not fit all of the same weight with the same severity of reflux, and it appears to be very individual as to what dose suits each person.
		The use of this medication in the treatment of children with reflux in New Zealand is becoming more common.
		Metoclopramide is rarely used in the treatment of children with reflux in New Zealand.
	cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz /MedicalTreatment/MedicationwithDosages.htm (2492 words)

	Reflux
		Gastroesophageal reflux disease Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD, or GORD when -oesophageal, the esophageal cancer....
		Reflux is a technique used in energy to reactions over an extended period of time.
		Reflux suppressant A reflux suppressant is any one of a number of oesophagus.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/reflux.html (52 words)

	Herbal Therapy Works On Acid Reflux
		Currently the treatment of reflux esophagitis is mostly based on the suppression of acid.
		For example, 80% of the rats that received no treatment developed large ulcers in the lower and middle parts of the esophagus, compared with 27% of the rats that received 30 mg of antioxidant treatment and 20% of the rats that received 100 mg of the antioxidant, the report indicates.
		Rats treated with the antioxidant also exhibited greater evidence of healing in the affected areas of the esophagus and less cell damage than did the rats treated with ranitidine.
	www.heartburn-help.com /MessageBoard26/_disc9/000003c8.htm (800 words)

	SSAT - 2001 Abstract: 227 Absence of Gasroesophageal Reflux Disease in a Majority of Patients Taking Acid Suppression ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of reflux disease in a cohort of surgically-treated patients who had symptoms suggestive of recurrent reflux and a high prevalence of antireflux medication use.
		There was no significant difference in the prevalence of reflux disease among those taking and not taking acid suppressant medications (24.3% vs 23.3%; Fisher s exact test p=1.0).
		Objective evidence of reflux disease should be obtained before prescribing acid suppression medication.
	www.ssat.com /cgi-bin/abstracts/01ddw/227.cgi?affiliation= (322 words)

	Acid Reflux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		July 2004, the second child of Ryan and Jennifer Workman was being treated for gastro-esophageal reflux disease, commonly known as acid reflux, a condition...
		Alexis, who suffered from gastro-esophageal reflux disease, commonly known as acid reflux, also was gagging a lot during the August morning in his care...
		She indicated that the infant was supposed to be on Zantac to control acid reflux, with doses before each bottle.
	acidreflux.productfinder.com /section_12752_3.html (285 words)

	totalGORDmanagement.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		FIGURE 1 – Suppression of acid reflux episodes with Gaviscon Liquid – the figure shows amount of radioactivity (counts) measured in the oesophagus, which represents the amount of refluxed food entering the oesophagus after the meal.
		Heartburn due to reflux of stomach acid into the oesophagus is particularly prevalent during pregnancy, with as many as 25% of women experiencing symptoms of reflux on a daily basis.
		For example, in 20 infants and children with characteristic symptoms of reflux, episodes of regurgitation reported by the parents decreased during alginate therapy, while no clinical improvement was noticed in the placebo group.
	www.totalgordmanagement.co.uk /templates/template1.asp?v_pageGUID=3C45A45796CC42038FEBCCF48ADB7D36O (3269 words)

	Delivery of radiofrequency energy to the lower oesophageal sphincter and gastric cardia inhibits transient lower ...
		patients with reflux disease, although a trend was observed.
		The anti-reflux barrier and mechanisms of gastroesophageal reflux.
		Excess gastroesophageal reflux in patients with hiatus hernia is caused by mechanisms other than transient LES relaxations.
	gut.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/52/4/479 (4353 words)

	Appetite Suppressant Natural (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Reflux suppressant 1: A '''reflux suppressant ''' is any one of a number of drugdrugs used
		Cocaine 23: the central nervous system and an appetite suppressant, creating a euphoric sense of happiness and inc 40: Although the stimulant and hunger-suppressant properties of coca had been known for many centur
		Ecstasy (drug) 42: rumours, the drug was never used as an appetite suppressant or as a stimulant for armed forces during w
	www.elusiveeye.com /side47903-appetite-suppressant-natural.html (749 words)

	NGC - NGC Summary
		Guidelines for evaluation and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children.
		Guidelines for evaluation and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children: recommendations of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
		In most infants with vomiting, and in most older children with regurgitation and heartburn, a history and physical examination are sufficient to reliably diagnose gastroesophageal reflux (GER), recognize complications, and initiate management.
	guideline.gov /summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=3593&nbr=2819&...+AND+reflux (2347 words)

	Diversity in the oesophageal phenotypic response to gastro-oesophageal reflux: immunological determinants -- Fitzgerald ...
		Diversity in the oesophageal phenotypic response to gastro-oesophageal reflux: immunological determinants -- Fitzgerald et al.
		Bile reflux in benign and malignant Barrett's oesophagus: effect of medical acid suppression and nissen fundoplication.
		Acid reflux is a poor predictor of esophageal mucosal injury.
	gut.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/50/4/451 (5001 words)

	Natural Cure for Heartburn & Acid Reflux - RefluxRemedy.com
		Acid Reflux Disease (also called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD) occurs when the reflux of stomach acid is frequent enough that it causes continual problems in your daily life, and/or results in damage to your esophagus.
		The cost of the Reflux Remedy Report is $29.97, which is a one-time payment (no monthly prescription refill charges).
		You will receive more helpful testimonials in the Reflux Remedy Report itself, showing you exactly what others have done to cure their heartburn and acid reflux naturally.
	www.RefluxRemedy.com (4003 words)

	Acid Infant Reflux Symptom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A new synthesis of research on esophageal reflux disease indicates that acid reflux is also related to sinus infection and to erosion of tooth enamel.
		October 1, 2003 -- Symptoms consistent with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are extraordinarily common, and treatment of GERD is an important aspect of primary care medicine.
		Rajiv Pandit said.Bonnie Cano is among patients showing the symptoms of atypical acid reflux disease, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.'(It's) a lot like the itchy throat,' she said.
	www.acid-reflux-only.com /acidinfantrefluxsymptom (856 words)

	DARE abstract980160 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Efficacy of lansoprazole in the short-and long-term treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic overview.
		To re-evaluate the short- and long-term data regarding the treatment of reflux oesophagitis with the newly developed proton-pump inhibitor lansoprazole, compared with other acid suppressant drugs.
		There were 8 trials of comparisons of lansoprazole with other acid suppressant drugs: 3 of lansoprazole versus ranitidine, 1 versus famotidine (342 active participants and 251 control participants), and 4 versus omeprazole (939 active participants and 951 control participants).
	nhscrd.york.ac.uk /online/dare/980160.htm (971 words)

	• Canada-Drugs.ca • Nexium - esomeprazole magnesium
		If you have persistent heartburn or acid reflux, the choice of treatments may be daunting.
		Proton-pump inhibitors are commonly prescribed to treat acid reflux, as their main purpose is to block release of stomach acids
		In general Gastroesophageal reflux is a normal phenomenon, but Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is something more.
	www.rx-nexium.com /About_Nexium-01-01.html (487 words)

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		Therefore, the appropriate use of acid suppressant medications and specifically PPIs is of critical importance in the provision of high quality, cost-effective treatment of GERD.
		Additional evaluation is warranted in patients: (1) presenting with dysphagia or odynophagia (indicating complicated reflux disease) or extra-esophageal symptoms (e.g., asthma, hoarseness, cough); (2) who are not responding to empiric medical therapy; and (3) whose symptoms are longstanding, recurring frequently, or progressing in severity.
		If there is doubt that the reflux of gastric contents is the cause of symptoms, the best test would be a 24-hour ambulatory esophageal pH study.
	www.pec.ha.osd.mil /Updates/9804web/9804PG2.HTM (545 words)

	Infant Gastric Reflux Stories (NZ) - Medication - Quick Overview
		It is used here as an antibiotic and Gastric Reflux is not listed as an indication on New Zealand’s medication datasheet.
		If used in children for more than one month it is recommended that it’s use is supervised by a doctor.
		Further information on reflux medications and their affects on nutrients are available on the page Drug-Nutrient Interactions on IGRS.
	www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz /MedicalTreatment/Medication-QuickOverview.htm (863 words)

	Nutrigenesis Approach-a Holistic Approach using Lean-N-Clean® plus other nutrition recomendations to achieve ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		acid reflux, chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, polyps, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, colitis, hemorrhoids, bowel obstruction
		In addition to giving the feeling of fullness and suppressing the appetite, it can also absorb acid in the stomach and undigested fat in the intestines.
		They may be effective in suppressing gastric acid secretion and accomplish healing of esophagitis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcers.
	www.nutrigenesis.com (752 words)

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