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Barrett’s Esophagus

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the inner lining of the esophagus changes to resemble the intestinal lining. It predisposes the patient to cancer.

Upper Endoscopy Overused in Patients With Heartburn

Upper Endoscopy Overused in Patients With Heartburn

Upper endoscopy procedure commonly used to diagnose and manage gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is often overused by physicians, finds study published in <i>Annals of Internal Medicine</i>.

Association Between Common Heartburn Drugs and Risk of Pneumonia Questioned

Association Between Common Heartburn Drugs and Risk of Pneumonia Questioned

A true cause-and-effect relationship may not have been found by previous studies that have associated the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) with an increased incidence of pneumonia.

Risk of Cancer from Heartburn Pills

Risk of Cancer from Heartburn Pills

The group of medicines which can alleviate heartburn quickly and is the most widely prescribed class of drugs in Britain can actually increase the risk of cancer, reveals a recent study.

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Shortly, Night-Time Necklace To Defend from Heartburn Pain

Shortly, Night-Time Necklace To Defend from Heartburn Pain

Soon necklace adorned in bed at night could aid in getting rid of the pain and uneasiness of heartburn.

Study Says Heartburn Therapy may Extend Survival in IPF Patients

Study Says Heartburn Therapy may Extend Survival in IPF Patients

Treatment for gastroesophageal reflux (GER) appears to improve survival rate in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), finds study from the University of California, San Francisco.

Esophageal Cancer Risk Higher in Medically Treated GERD Patients - Study

Esophageal Cancer Risk Higher in Medically Treated GERD Patients - Study

Medically treated patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are at a higher risk for developing esophageal cancer, shows study published in Archives of Surgery.

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Study Details New Way to Identify Patients at Risk of Dysphagia After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Study Details New Way to Identify Patients at Risk of Dysphagia After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Dr Hanna Rahbek Mortensen and colleagues at hospitals and institutes in Denmark presented results from a large prospective trial, the DAHANCA 6 & 7 study

GERD - a Special Problem for Obese Children

GERD - a Special Problem for Obese Children

Extremely and moderately obese children face a higher of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)compared to children of normal weight.

Heartburn Drugs Cause Osteoporosis in Later Life

Heartburn Drugs Cause Osteoporosis in Later Life

Heartburn pills can lead to more than one bargained for - the drugs have been linked to an increased risk of the bone disease osteoporosis.

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Scientists Find Reflux Esophagitis Caused Due to Immune Reaction

Scientists Find Reflux Esophagitis Caused Due to Immune Reaction

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found in an animal study that GERD might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus.

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Reflux Esophagitis - Animation

Reflux Esophagitis - Animation

Animation and slide show on Reflux esophagitis showing the mechanism of acid from the stomach causing heartburn and other symptoms.

Oesophageal atresia

Oesophageal atresia

Oesophageal atresia is blockage in the oesophagus (food pipe). It is often associated with an abnormal connection between the oesophagus and trachea (wind pipe) below the level of blockage.

This condition occurs due to the reflux of hydrochloric acid of the stomach into the oesophagus

Gastroscopy is a diagnostic test that enables the doctor to look inside of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

Reflux Esophagitis

Reflux Esophagitis

Reflux esophagitis is a condition causing inflammation of the lining of the esophagus. This happens when there is a upward movement of the acid from the stomach due to weakness of the esophageal sphincter.

Esophageal Disorders

Esophageal Disorders

Esophagus is the tubular structure that carries food, liquids and saliva from mouth to the stomach. esophageal disorders are common but lack a well-defined pathogenetic mechanism.

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) - Surgical Procedure

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) - Surgical Procedure

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is now regarded as a first line treatment for all types of achalasia which is a non-invasive endoscopic procedure with excellent success rates.