Medical Journal Heartburn

GERD: A practical approach | Cleveland Clinic Journal of …

https://www.ccjm.org/content/87/4/223

If results of pH and impedance testing are normal, the most common causes of continued symptoms are reflux hypersensitivity and …

Randomized Trial of Medical versus Surgical Treatment for …

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1811424

In support of our findings, observational studies have noted that patients chosen for fundoplication on the basis of MII results can do well. 35-37 …

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - StatPearls - NCBI …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441938/

Heartburn is defined as a retrosternal burning sensation or discomfort that may radiate into the neck and typically occurs after the …

Heartburn - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heartburn/symptoms-causes/syc-20373223

Heartburn - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heartburn/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373229

Diagnosis. Endoscopy. To determine if your heartburn is a symptom of GERD, your doctor may recommend: X-ray, to view the shape and condition of your …

Heartburn Risk Factors, Knowledge, and Prevention …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/485088

At inappropriate times, transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation occurs, resulting in gastroesophageal reflux and heartburn. 7 Heartburn results when sensory nerve endings are stimulated by acid reflux or …

Heartburn | Pyrosis | MedlinePlus

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Heartburn is a painful burning feeling in your chest or throat. It happens when stomach acid backs up into your esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. If you have heartburn …

Apple cider vinegar... for heartburn? - Harvard Health

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/apple-cider-vinegar-for-heartburn-2018032813530

The gold standard to treat heartburn is to take an over-the-counter class of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that reduce stomach acidity. Using these drugs will not prevent reflux, but can …

Medical vs. Surgical Treatment for Refractory Heartburn

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In the minority of patients who were confirmed to have PPI-refractory and reflux-related heartburn, surgery was more effective than medical treatment in …

Heartburn: What It Feels Like, Causes & Treatment

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9617-heartburn-overview

Heartburn that occurs regularly is a symptom of chronic acid reflux (GERD), which is also relatively common. Approximately 20% of people in the U.S. have GERD. Risk factors …