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… Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) On this page: What is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)? Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the backward flow of urine from the bladder …
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… Acid Burns On this page: Overview Overview Acid products include toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for crystal …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … Gastroesophageal reflux happens when food and stomach acid flow from the stomach back into the esophagus . The … the stomach. In adults, reflux is often called heartburn or acid reflux. This can also cause pain and swelling in the …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Health … gastroesophageal reflux disease? Reflux means that stomach acid and juices flow from the stomach back up into the … With GERD, the valve doesn't close tightly enough. Stomach acid and juices from the stomach flow back up (reflux) into …
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… Acid-Reducing Medicines On this page: About This Medicine … pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Examples of acid reducers include: H2 blockers. Tagamet (cimetidine) … used? Acid reducers may be used to: Treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Treat ulcers. Help prevent problems …
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… Lactic Acid Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Risks Results Test Overview A lactic acid test is a blood test that measures the level of lactic acid made in the body. Most of it is made by muscle tissue …
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… Uric Acid in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Results Test Overview The blood uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in a blood sample. Uric acid is produced from the …
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… Uric Acid in Urine Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Risks Results Test Overview The uric acid urine test measures the amount of uric acid in a sample of urine collected over 24 hours. Uric acid …
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… Warts: Using Salicylic Acid On this page: Overview Overview Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many forms. These may … medicine, or follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to months to cure a wart. Here are some …
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… Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid On this page: Overview Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some non-prescription acne … layer of your skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling and a mild redness of the skin. Use …
