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Other drugs used to relieve gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms are antisecretory drugs such as histamine2 (H2) blockers or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). More about GERD
Common H2 Blockers
- Cimetidine (Tagamet HB)
- Famotidine (Pepcid AC)
- Nizatidine (Axid AR)
- Ranitidine (Zantac 75)
Common Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
- Esomeprazole (Nexium)
- Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
- Omeprazole (Prilosec)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix)
- Rabeprazole (Aciphex)
People who have symptoms frequently should consult a physician. Other diseases can have similar symptoms, and prescription medications in combination with other measures might be needed to reduce reflux. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that is untreated over a long period can lead to complications, such as an ulcer in the esophagus that could cause bleeding. Another common complication is scar tissue that blocks the movement of swallowed food and drink through the esophagus; this condition is called stricture.
Esophageal reflux may also cause certain less common symptoms, such as hoarseness or chronic (lasting a long time) cough, and sometimes provokes conditions such as asthma. While most patients find that lifestyle modifications and acid-blocking drugs relieve their symptoms, doctors occasionally recommend surgery. Overall, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common medical conditions. Some 20 percent of the population can be affected over a lifetime.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's Esophagus
The exact causes of Barrett's esophagus are not known, but it is thought to be caused in part by the same factors that cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although people who do not have heartburn can have Barrett's esophagus, it is found about three to five times more often in people with this condition.
Barrett's esophagus is uncommon in children. The average age at diagnosis is 60, but it is usually difficult to determine when the problem started. It is about twice as common in men as in women and much more common in white men than in men of other races.
Glossary For This Page
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Pronounced - GAH-stroh-eh-SAW-fuh-JEE-ul REE-fluks duh-zeez
Flow of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus. Happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it shouldn't. May cause esophagitis. Also called esophageal reflux or reflux esophagitis
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References:
digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/barretts/index.htm
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Nexium - Esomeprazole
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