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Topic: GER, GERD

1. Brochure, Fact Sheet: GERD Questions and Answers

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   By: Ronnie Fass, MD; Joel Richter, MD; Philip O. Katz, MD, FACP, FACG; J. Patrick Waring, MD; William F. Norton, Communications Director, IFFGD

   This publication provides an in-depth overview of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) including information about the nature of GERD, how to recognize the disease, and how to treat it. Written in collaboration by IFFGD and physicians noted for their knowledge about GERD. Newly revised and updated 2010.

   Also available offline as a glossy color brochure (3.5" x 8.5"). Contact IFFGD for details.

   Topics: GER, GERD, Heartburn
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

2. Fact Sheet: Getting the Most Out of Your Medications

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   By: Information Adapted from FDA Publication FDA

   All medications, prescription and over-the-counter (OTC), have benefits as well as risks associated with their use. The risks may include side effects, allergic reactions, and interactions with foods, drinks, or other drugs. You can increase the potential benefits and reduce potential risks by taking medications properly. It is estimated that up to half of all people who use medications do not use them as prescribed.

   Topics: Bowel urgency, Constipation, difficult to pass stools, GER, GERD, Heartburn, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Stomach Disorders
   Non-Member Price: FREE

3. Fact Sheet: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Heartburn, Dyspepsia: What’s the Difference?

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   By: W. Grant Thompson, MD, FRCPC

   The anatomical diseases Crohn’s, peptic ulcer, and esophagitis have functional counterparts with some similar symptoms; irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), dyspepsia, and functional heartburn, but these cannot be identified by x-ray or gastroscopy. Thus, for the diagnosis of these functional disorders doctors must rely entirely upon the patient’s description of his or her symptoms.

   Topics: Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Esophageal Disorders, GER, GERD, Heartburn, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lower Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain, Other Disorders/Symptoms, Pain Management
   Non-Member Price: FREE

4. Fact Sheet: Progressive GI Symptoms: Could it be Scleroderma?

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   By: Dinesh Khanna, MD, MS; Brennan M. R. Spiegel, MD

   On rare occasions, patients thought to have a functional GI disorder can develop progressive GI symptoms from another underlying condition. This is truly rare, but when symptoms do not respond as expected, or if symptoms get worse and worse despite a clinician’s best efforts, it may be worth considering other things. Scleroderma is a very rare disorder that, when present, can frequently affect the gut.

   Topics: Gastroparesis, GER, GERD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Other Disorders/Symptoms, Swallowing
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

5. Fact Sheet: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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   By: Cheri Smith, Medical Writer; Joel Richter, MD

   Just about everyone has experienced heartburn, that uncomfortable, burning feeling in the chest after eating a large, spicy, or high fat meal. In fact, about 40 percent of Americans have heartburn once a month and 15–20 percent at least once a week. An occasional bout of heartburn is nothing to worry about; however, if it happens more than twice a week, a more serious condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, may be the problem.

   Topics: GER, GERD, Heartburn, Tests, upper GI tract
   Non-Member Price: FREE

6. Fact Sheet: Upper GI Endoscopy: What to Expect

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   By: W. Grant Thompson, MD, FRCPC

   Describes what to expect when undergoing an upper GI endoscopic exam that may look at the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Reviewed and updated 2009.

    

   Topics: Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Esophageal Disorders, GER, GERD, Heartburn, Other Disorders/Symptoms, Tests, upper GI tract
   Non-Member Price: FREE

7. Fact Sheet: Questions and Answers About PPI Medications and GERD

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   By: J. Patrick Waring, MD

   Answers to these questions: What are the differences between the proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)? What are the common medications that may affect the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)? Revised and updated 2012.

   Topics: GER, GERD, Heartburn
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

8. Fact Sheet: What Else Can We Attribute to GERD? Some Seldom Discussed Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux

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   By: W. Grant Thompson, MD, FRCPC

   Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is commonly discussed in the pages of the IFFGD publication, Digestive Health Matters. Therefore readers will be familiar with the common consequences of acid from the stomach refluxing upwards into the unprotected esophagus. These include heartburn, unexplained chest pain (non-cardiac chest pain), and inflammation and scarring of the lower esophagus (esophageal stricture) leading to swallowing difficulty. However, this article deals with several seldom-described consequences of GERD that are not rare and which can cause great distress in their own right: sore throat, cough; nocturnal choking; aspiration pneumonia; asthma; acid laryngitis; dental erosions; reflux dyspareunia are discussed. Reviewed and updated 2009.

   Topics: GER, GERD, Other Disorders/Symptoms
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

9. Fact Sheet: GERD, Hiatal Hernia, and Surgery

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   By: J. Patrick Waring, MD

   Answers to the questions: I have GERD and have been told that I may need surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. Can you please explain the surgery? Will my GERD be resolved? What are the potential risks related to the surgery? Reviewed 2009.

   Topics: GER, GERD, Other Disorders/Symptoms
   Non-Member Price: FREE

10. Fact Sheet: Holiday Heartburn or GERD?

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    By: International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders IFFGD

    It seems to happen every year - you eat just a bit too much of the turkey, enjoy that extra piece of pumpkin pie, or indulge in a second portion of yams. Hours later, the heartburn sets in. Is is simple heartburn, or a symptom of GERD?

    Topics: GER, GERD, Heartburn
    Non-Member Price: FREE