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… condition. These may be a condition such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or achalasia. Achalasia is a …
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… and cause sores. These sores are called ulcers. What causes GERD? Normally when you … and cause sores. These sores are called ulcers. What causes GERD? Normally when you …
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… that allows your swallowing to be videotaped. Laryngoscopy. This test looks at the back of … Tests Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Laryngoscopy Stroke Stroke Rehabilitation … that allows your swallowing to be videotaped. Laryngoscopy. This test looks at the back of …
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… for Variceal Bleeding Cleaning Up Diarrhea Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis Colic Colon Polyps …
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… Overview Some people have a hard time swallowing medicines. Large pills or capsules … pill that you can try. Related Information Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Esophageal Spasm Esophagitis Taking …
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Conditions Basics What is eosinophilic esophagitis? Esophagitis (say "ee-sof-uh-JY-tus") is irritation or inflammation of the esophagus. This is the tube that carries food from your throat to your …
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… for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates), such as alendronate or risedronate. Antibiotics, such … for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates), such as alendronate or risedronate. Antibiotics, such …
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… the throat to the stomach. This causes heartburn. When you have heartburn that bothers you often, it is called … or before lying down sometimes can cause heartburn and a sour taste in the mouth. But …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be painful and, if allowed to … How can you help relieve symptoms of GERD? Changing your eating habits Developing … foods that increase symptoms of GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your