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2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Wikipedia

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   The standard surgical treatment for severe GERD is the Nissen fundoplication. In this procedure, the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophageal sphincter to strengthen the sphincter and prevent acid reflux and to repair a hiatal hernia. [61] It is recommended only for those who do not improve with PPIs. [42]

3. Indigestion - Wikipedia

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   Indigestion is subcategorized as either "organic" or "functional dyspepsia", but making the diagnosis can prove challenging for physicians. [6] Organic indigestion is the result of an underlying disease, such as gastritis, peptic ulcer disease (an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum), or cancer. [6]

4. Pink lady (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   The pink lady is the de facto term describing xylocaine viscous and a liquid antacid given by mouth to treat emergency department patients and help determine if the chest pains are either heart or digestive related. If esophageal symptoms subside the treatment may indicate the symptoms are non-cardiac. [2]

5. FDA Approves New GERD Treatment Vonoprazan for ... - AOL

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   The FDA approved vonoprazan (Voquezna) as a daily treatment for heartburn associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. GERD is a condition in which acidic stomach ...

6. Omeprazole - Wikipedia

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   Omeprazole, sold under the brand names Prilosec and Losec, among others, is a medication used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. [1] It is also used to prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in people who are at high risk. [1]

7. Most women older than 65 don't need to stop hormone therapy ...

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   Now, new research finds that women who use hormone therapy after age 65 are usually fine to do just that — but the dose and timing of the treatment matter. The study, which was published in ...

8. Gastrointestinal disease - Wikipedia

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   Other common symptoms that stomach disease might cause include indigestion or dyspepsia, vomiting, and in chronic disease, digestive problems leading to forms of malnutrition. [5]: 850–853 In addition to routine tests, an endoscopy might be used to examine or take a biopsy from the stomach. [5]: 848

9. Antacid - Wikipedia

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   An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. [1] Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea. [2] Marketed antacids contain salts of aluminum, calcium, magnesium, or sodium. [2]