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Heartburn
The condition of heartburn is actually itself a symptom of the disorder gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). The sensation of Heartburn is described as a gripping discomfort situated below the breast bone which can be worsened by lying, eating or bending.Click here to bookmark this repository of information on the symptoms, treatments, remedies and risk factors associated with the condition of Heartburn.
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Acid Reflux - Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) Acid reflux is a disease of the lower oesophagus (foodpipe) and stomach. Acid reflux involves inflammation and irritation of the lower oesophagus due to the reflux of food and gastric acid. read more » |
| Heartburn | |
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Heartburn Signs, Symptoms and Treatments Heartburn is the common classical symptom of the disorder gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). read more » |
| Heartburn Evaluation Tool | |
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Do you suffer from heartburn or indigestion? By filling out this simple questionnaire and booking an appointment, both you and your GP will be better placed to understand your current situation. use this tool » |
| Endoscopy | |
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Understand Endoscopy Currently, endoscopy is used as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for various indications, ranging from gastrointestinal exploration to knee surgery. read more » |
| Upper Endoscopy | |
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Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract passes a thin, flexible tube fitted with a camera through the mouth to the duodenum (the initial curved segment of the small intestine). read more » |
| Managing the Symptoms of GORD | |
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Managing the Symptoms of GORD The severity of your symptoms does not always correspond to how badly your oesophagus is scarred or damaged. It is therefore important that you see a doctor so your condition can be properly investigated. read more » |
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PPIs Proton Pump Inhibitors Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a commonly prescribed class of medications whose main action is to create a pronounced and long-lasting reduction of stomach acid production. read more » |
| Drug Information: Pariet | |
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Action of Pariet Pariet works to relieve the symptoms of reflux and ulcers by slowing down the secretion of acid by the cells that line the stomach. read more » |
| Drug Information: Somac | |
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Somac Indication, Action and More Somac (pantoprazole) is a medication given for the control of the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is very important that the tablets be swallowed whole. read more » |
| Drug Information: Nexium | |
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Nexium Indication, Action and More Nexium contains esomeprazole. Esomeprazole works by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach, giving relief from the symptoms and allowing time for the ulcer to heal. read more » |
| Drug Information: Zantac | |
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Zantac Indication, Action and More Zantac belongs to a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Its active ingredient, Ranitidine, works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. read more » |
