Type of Drug
Proton pump inhibitors (PPls); gastric (stomach) acid secretion inhibitors.
How The Drug Works
PPls reduce gastric acid secretion significantly and for a prolonged period by blocking the final step of acid production by the stomach lining.
Uses
For short-term treatment (8 weeks or less) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, the reflux of stomach contents into the food pipe, which can cause…Continue Reading
Difficulty Swallowing
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January 2nd, 2010 
Admin Symptoms of Mesothelioma
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Those with mesothelioma may experience any or all of the following basic symptoms:
-Difficulty breathing and shortness of breath
-Insomnia
-Chest and abdominal pain
-Noticeable weight loss
-Coughing
-Fluid in the chest
Mesothelioma cancer affects the chest and abdominal cavities, and there are two different forms, each concentrated in a specific region. Symptoms vary…Continue Reading
Drug Interactions
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or if you are planning to take any over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements with gastrointestinal anticholinergics or antispasmodics. Doses of one or both drugs may need to be modified or a different drug may need to be prescribed. The following drugs and drug classes interact with gastrointestinal anticholinergics or…Continue Reading
Acid Reflux Symptoms – Recognizing the Warning Signs
January 2nd, 2010 Admin The wise have always said, “Prevention is better than cure”. Similarly, recognizing the potential symptoms of acid reflux disease at an early stage will allow you to cure it more easily and timely. So watch out for the warning signs before it is too late.
Medical experts have found out that a heart burn and acid regurgitation are the main…Continue Reading
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No Comments »Thyroid Nodules
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple — about where you’d put a bow tie. Weighing less than an ounce, the thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate every aspect of your metabolism, from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories.
Simply put, thyroid nodules are lumps which commonly…Continue Reading
What is an Acid Reflux Symptom?
January 2nd, 2010 Admin If you think you are experiencing acid reflux symptoms, you can see if any of the symptoms you felt includes heartburn, sore throat, reflux of food from your stomach back to your mouth, frequent coughing and asthma or having short breaths.
The above-mentioned are the common symptoms of someone who is having acid reflux. At times, this can cause you to…Continue Reading
What Are the Effects of Stroke on Our Body
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Stroke (cerebrovascular Accident, CVA), is marked by ineffective blood flow to the brain. The result is cell death, brain damage, and possibility of becoming permanently disabled. Each area of the brain controls certain functions in the body. Loss of function occurs relative to the area of the brain that sustained the CVA.
There are four lobes to the brain, and each…Continue Reading
Reflux Surgery – Destination India
January 2nd, 2010 Admin What is Gastroesophageal Reflux?
Although “heartburn” is often used to describe a variety of digestive problems, in medical terms, it is actually a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease. In this condition, stomach acids reflux or “back up” from the stomach into the esophagus. Heartburn is described as a harsh, burning sensation in the area in between patients ribs or just below…Continue Reading
Vocal Cord Paralysis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Vocal cord paralysis is a voice disorder that occurs when one or both of the vocal cords (or vocal folds) do not open or close properly. Vocal fold paresis/paralysis can happen at any age – from birth to advanced age, in males and females alike, from a variety of causes. Vocal cord paralysis is a common disorder, particularly among the…Continue Reading
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January 2nd, 2010 Admin Dysphagia is a word that sounds rather complicated; however, the explanation is fairly simple. Dysphagia is the medical terminology for difficulty swallowing, and in some cases people also experience pain when swallowing. In extreme cases, people may reach the point where they cannot swallow anything at all, which makes it nearly impossible for them to consume any type of nourishment…Continue Reading
