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Heartburn / GERD Blog with Sharon Gillson August 2004 Archive

By Sharon Gillson, About.com Guide to Heartburn / GERD since 2003

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Monday August 30, 2004
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus. The following links include information ... Read More

Heartburn-Free Recipes

Wednesday August 25, 2004
Angel Food Cake Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake Apple Pancakes Banana Bread Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Beef Loaf Berry Cobbler Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce No Tomato Sauce Lasagna Oven Steak Fries Oven-Fried Chicken Pasta and Ham Pork ... Read More

Conditions That Affect GERD or Are Similar to GERD in Symptoms

Tuesday August 24, 2004
Peptic Ulcers A peptic ulcer is a sore or lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. Ulcers in the stomach are called gastric or stomach ulcers, and ... Read More

Is the Enteryx procedure safe?

Wednesday August 18, 2004
After the death of one woman, and serious injuries to six other people, the FDA is reviewing the Boston Scientific Corp.'s Enteryx device, an injectable treatment for acid reflux. ... Read More

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Monday August 16, 2004
If you have a Yahoo! account and use a personalized "My Yahoo" front page, you can now read this site's headlines directly from your Yahoo start page. You begin by ... Read More

Hiatal Hernia and GERD

Wednesday August 11, 2004
Some people suffer from Gastroesophageal reflux disease because they have a hiatal hernia. Learn what a hiatal hernia is.

Forum Post: Questions about Prevacid and mouth sores

Tuesday August 10, 2004
Atagi asks: "I have been taking PREVACID for 3 months for Heart Burn and thankfully, it went away. However, I have then formed oral sores and pains right after taking ... Read More

Forum Post: Comments about Nexium and burning mouth

Tuesday August 10, 2004
makinglemonade says: "I was on Protonix. Doing great for a few years then recently had a major GERD flare up to my surprise. Switched to Nexium. On and off I have ... Read More

Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases

Tuesday August 3, 2004
There are several myths about common digestive disorders, such as ulcers, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis. What's the truth? Read more.
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