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Heartburn / GERD Blog with Sharon Gillson January 2005 Archive

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

Consumers Sue Pharmaceutical Company Over Misleading Nexium Campaign

Thursday January 27, 2005
Consumer groups allege a scheme to deceive consumers and reap unfair profits from consumers. Massachusetts Consumers Sue Pharmaceutical Company AstraZeneca Over Misleading Nexium Campaign Consumer groups allege scheme to deceive consumers and ... Read More

10 Steps to Lessening Nighttime Heartburn

Thursday January 27, 2005
Nearly eight in ten heartburn sufferers experience symptoms at night. If staying up all night isn't the option you are prepared to take for handling your nighttime heartburn, the following ... Read More

Frequent Causes of Heartburn

Thursday January 20, 2005
There are several causes of heartburn / acid reflux. There are several that are the most frequent causes of heartburn. Finding out what these are can help you make changes ... Read More

Forum Post: "Side effects from meds?...Could it be?"

Tuesday January 18, 2005
arleyk posted: "Has anyone had any of the side effects listed on the patient information sheet? My 16 year old daughter was put on protonix and zantac for acid reflux ... Read More

Living With a Hiatal Hernia

Wednesday January 12, 2005
If you've been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, you'll need to know how to live with it. These tips will help you. Read more.

Peptic Ulcers

Tuesday January 11, 2005
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 those ... Read More

Infants and Children with Acid Reflux

Monday January 10, 2005
Children, and even infants, can suffer from heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease, more often that you may realize. Here you'll find information on childhood acid reflux and treatment information. Gastroesophageal ... Read More

Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Tuesday January 4, 2005
Most people will have mild and temporary heartburn if they eat too much acidic foods. But the persistent acid reflux that occurs with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is do to ... Read More

Understanding Why Heartburn Happens And How To Prevent It

Monday January 3, 2005
Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It's a digestive problem that occurs when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the esophagus, causing ... Read More
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