Publications Library
Topic: GER, GERD
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Brochure: Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children
802By: Carlo DiLorenzo, MD; Mark S. Glassman, MD
This article is intended to answer some commonly asked questions from parents/caregivers of infants and children with gastroesophageal reflux (GER). GER is the movement of stomach contents into the esophagus.
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Fact Sheet: Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Adults and Children
530By: Information Adapted from the National Diseases Information Clearinghouse NIH
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a valve between the esophagus and stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
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Fact Sheet: 7-Day Diary
7DDBy: International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders IFFGD
For reflux disease (GERD) or chronic heartburn, a one week daily diary to help you get the most out of your next doctor visit.
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Fact Sheet: Infant Regurgitation
826Regurgitation is when the stomach contents flow back up the esophagus and into the mouth. It is a type of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) – the other type being occult or silent reflux. Silent reflux is when the contents of the stomach only go part way up the esophagus. Infants tend to have more regurgitation episodes than silent episodes of GER as compared to adults.
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Fact Sheet: Report from IFFGD Research Award Winner: Symptoms Arising from Non-Acid Reflux in Children
836Because of the large public health impact of chronic respiratory disease, doctors have been searching for a cause for these high rates of disease. One factor implicated as a cause is gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Despite acid blocking medications, some patients continue to experience severe respiratory symptoms. One explanation is that patients are experiencing relux that is missed by currently available tests and that is not effectively treated by acid suppression medications. This reflux has been termed "non-acid reflux."
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Fact Sheet: Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children and Adolescents
841By: Information Adapted from the National Diseases Information Clearinghouse NIH
Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when stomach contents reflux, or back up, into the esophagus during or after a meal. GER often begins in infancy, but only a small number of infants continue to have GER as older children. This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of GER in children.
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Fact Sheet: Infant Regurgitation
845By: Paul E. Hyman, MD; Susan R. Orenstein, MD
Regurgitation is a symptom that is common in infants. This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about infant regurgitation, as well as addressing the differences between similar terms such as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and functional infant regurgitation.
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DHM: Digestive Health Matters 18.03 - Fall 2009 - ELECTRONIC PDF
679By: International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders IFFGD
In this issue:
- GERD Awareness Week in November 2009
- Heartburn: It’s Not Always Simple
- Talking to Your Doctor about GERD
- GERD Food Triggers and Tips
- Courageous Stories: Young Adults, Kids and Families
- Why Your Doctor Should take Your History: Not a Computer, Not an Assistant
- Digestive Health News You Can Use:
- Medical management of GERD
- GERD and IBS
- Obesity and GERD
- 5-HT agents in the treatment of IBS - News from IFFGD: Joint international meeting; Publications in Spanish; IFFGD on Facebook; Cut costs, go green
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DHM: Digestive Health Matters 17.04 - Winter 2008 - ELECTRONIC PDF
685By: International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders IFFGD
In this issue:
- A Noisy Tummy: What does it mean?
- Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children and Adolescents
- Books of Interest
- Industry Council News
- Digestive Health Research
- Treatment Guidelines for IBS
- Probiotics for GI Conditions - Manage Your Medicines
- Participate in Online Studies on IBS
- Report from IFFGD Research Award Winner – Diagnostic Testing in IBS: Theory vs. Reality
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DHM: Digestive Health Matters 16.01 - Spring 2007 - ELECTRONIC PDF
699By: International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders IFFGD
In this issue:- April is IBS Awareness Month
- What Patients Know and Would Like to Know About IBS
- Relationships and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Bowel Incontinence and Aging
- Distal Esophageal Spasm (formerly Diffuse Esophageal Spasm)
- Clinical Corner
- Capitol Hill Minute
- Announcements: Celebrity Support for Digestive Health; IFFGD Research Awards
- Books of Interest
- Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants
- Report from IFFGD Research Award Winner: Understanding Intestinal Gas
- Profiles from the IFFGD Community
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