Approximately 80% of patients experience recurrence of GERD symptoms that do not progress and can be controlled with medications. The rest 20% develop complications (such as esophageal strictures) that need quick resolution by surgery to prevent the progression of the damage. Generally, long-term ma...
Proton-pump inhibitors, PPIs, are considered effective therapy for stomach acid suppression due to their irreversible inhibition of the hydrogen/potassium pump in the gastric parietal cells. They are widely prescribed and are considered safe for over-the
This group of over-the-counter medications can disrupt the body's electrolyte balance if you have chronic kidneydisease. What is the safest antacid to take long term? Oral pantoprazoleis a safe, well tolerated and effective initial and maintenance treatment for patients with nonerosive GERD or er...
It was so bad that I got a special dispensation from my insurance company to take nexium 3 times per day. I also had a duodenal ulcer, high blood pressure, suffered from gout, and had 2 feet of my colon removed because of diverticulitis. That was all before the age of 35. I am 55...
A blood thinner is used to stop blood from clotting. Often used to prevent strokes, a blood thinner can be dangerous if...