Acid Reflux Disease (GERD) (cont.)
Medical Author:
P John Simic, MD
Coauthor:
Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEPJohn P. Cunha, DO, is a U.S. board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr. Cunha's educational background includes a BS in Biology from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and a DO from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO. He completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. IN THIS ARTICLE
Acid Reflux (GERD) Medical TreatmentIf self-care and treatment with nonprescription medication does not work, your health care professional likely will prescribe one of a class of stronger antacids. This therapy may be needed only for a short time or over a longer period while you make gradual changes in your lifestyle. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Viewer Comments & ReviewsGERD - Symptoms and SignsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were your GERD symptoms and signs? GERD - Proton Pump InhibitorsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Heartburn symptoms caused by GERD are usually relieved by drugs called proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, Nexium, Zegerid); however, proton pump inhibitors sometimes do not work well. If your symptoms were not relieved by treatment with proton pump inhibitors, can you please describe your GERD symptoms that did not improve? If you have other treatments that have been effective, please comment on those. |
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