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Q: Gastroesophageal Reflux
Hey, does anyone know if Gastroesophageal Reflux causes tingling of the lips?

A: It shouldn’t do no..there would be no reason why GERD would cause this.

Q: Why are anticholinergic agents avoided & cholinergic agonists used in treatment of gastroesophageal reflux?
why are anticholinergic agents avoided and cholinergic agonists recommended in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux?

A: hi Lesli it is a good question but what do you think to use the selective specific to the target or the wider range drug with higher or even sometimes unknown side effect the anticholinergic if used not only have many side effect but also will not achieve the mission it will just block A ChOLINE just leaving the playground to adrenaline which in term will disturb gastric motility

Q: How to treat gastroesophageal reflux in infants?
My baby is 4 weeks old and has reflux. We tried giving Zantac as per his Pediatrician’s prescription but it had some side effects. Is there any natural way of curing this condition, apart from upright positioning and thickened feeding?

A: There are other meds, like Reglan & prevacid that are also used in infants, but obviously require a Rx. You can talk to your Dr about thickening your baby’s feeds. Enfamil even has a formula with “AR” for acid reflux behind the name (this too, requires a Rx). Don’t lay baby down right after feeding. When you do lay them down, lay them on their right side with head elevated (not flat) to promote the stomach to empty faster. You may even try sitting baby up in your lap, somewhat with one hand supporting his neck & the other feeding baby. After a feeding, sit baby in a swing or bouncy chair (w/o vibration) to keep them upright or just hold them for at least 30 minutes afterwards. also, burp baby frequently, more frequently than you would a baby without reflux.
NICU RN who has ealt with lots of refluxing babies

Q: Is Gastroesophageal Reflux and Acid Reflux the same thing?
I have an infant that keeps throwing up, and no not spitting up, throwing up. He’s being treated as we speak, but I wanted to know if there is a difference in the two.

A: I found this answer by a Digestive System Specialist…

Answer
Acid reflux is one cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a disease in which stomach acid or, occasionally, bile flows back (refluxes) into your food pipe (esophagus).

Because GERD may also be caused by bile reflux, the term “acid reflux disease” is more specific in describing the cause. But it doesn’t describe the body part affected by the acid reflux.

Most doctors prefer “GERD” because it’s a more comprehensive term. Drug companies that market and sell acid-suppressing medications, however, often prefer to use “acid reflux disease.”

Q: What types of food cause gastroesophageal reflux in most people or children?
Also specifically do foods high in carbohydrates cause gastroesophageal reflux…like potatos?
Also..is gastroesophageal reflux hereditary?

A: hot tea ,spicy foods ,citrus fruits ,chocolate citrus fruits
• chocolate
• drinks with caffeine
• fatty and fried foods
• garlic and onions
• mint flavorings
• spicy foods
• tomato-based foods, like spaghetti sauce, chili, and pizza

Q: What is gastroesophageal reflux & how is it treated?
It has to do with heartburn due to acid build up.
Have been percribed Omerazole(o-mep-ra-zole)
Should I be eating a bland diet??

A: They will probably make you drink some vile, chalky stuff, then do a test to see how much comes back up and how far up. Then you doctor can prescribe medication and dietary changes My son had this when he was an infant, and they had to put him on liquid Zantac and Regulan until he was 18 months old.

Q: Gastroesophageal Reflux how dangerous is it?
i took my daughter to the er and they said she had gastroesophageal reflux. How serious is that and should i worry? She has an appointment with her doctor in two days.

A: It’s unlikely to be serious.

But if it isn’t treated, it will get worse and worse. It doesn’t heal itself. Untreated, it will eventually severely restrict her diet, interfere with her sleep, cause her to take several medications daily, and increase the risk of esophageal cancer.

Q: Home remedies for Gastroesophageal reflux?
Do you guys know any recipies or food that will help me.
I have a small minor case of gastroesophageal reflux.
Do you know any place that sells plain herbs?

A: my brother cured his severe GERD that he had to be hospitalized with by drinking-raw cabbage juice daily. make it in a juicer..if you can’t afford one, thrift stores sometimes have for 3-10 dollars..meijers sell them

Also try the apple cider vinegar..according to Kevin Trudeau this works..be sure it is raw apple cider vinegar..the brands usually sold at health food stores or sections of supermarkets are braggs or spectrum. Put a few tbs in a glass of water with or without raw honey. I like to add sea salt instead of honey

Q: What are natural remedies for Gastroesophageal Reflux Diseas?

A: My grandfather told me to chew peppermint or spearmint flavored gum when I had heartburn while pregnant….I really thought that would have made it worse. But, humored him and tried a piece. To my surprise, it really did work! Peppermints work too.

Worth a try :) it is not going to cure it….you need to go to the doctor to find out what is causing it if you haven’t already.

Good luck

Q: I have disease of gastroesophageal reflux, In England medicines to cure them, are free?
for example, gaviscon advance, Pantorc 40mg.I have to move for job in London, I’m Italian.

A: As other said, once here get registered with a GP ) general practitioner, il medico di famiglia) and you will probably be prescribed with Omeprazol 40mg once a day. If you think you are better off with Pantorc (Pantoprazole) just ask and you can get that as well (commercial name is Protium). You pay about £7 for each prescription, but in your case you are better off buying a card for 1 year supply or 6 months supply which will cost less overall. Gaviscon is also available, in fact it is not italian. Se vuoi informazioni in italiano puoi contattarmi. Ciao

Q: what does it mean if a patient has a history of gastroesophageal reflux?
any tips for nursing interventions/ procedures?

A: It means that the person has and has had for some time, reflux.

Reflux in medical terms is called Gastroespheal Reflux Disorder or GORD.

Reflux is where the stomach acid leaves the stomach and burns the throat.

EDIT: Minimise spicy foods.
And eating before bed.
Dietician to plan a new eating plan.
Raise the head of the bed up.
H2 inhibitor medications.
Weight loose.

Q: I have gastroesophageal reflux diease and i want to know if there is anyway to prevent bad breath?
For those of you who have GERDS too you know that one of the symptoms is bad breath
and mine is not just a little bad
it’s horrible
i’m 16 years old and i’ve never had my first kiss because i’m afraid that my breath will smell horrible when they try and kiss me
I know that chewing gum right after a meal is supposed to help with the acid
but i am starting to develop alot of cavaties because i chew so much gum

any ideas or suggestion would be appricated!!!
I forgot to add that i take nexium twice a day and i don’t chew gum with sorbital (it’s an artificail sweetener) I also take carafate (it’s like extra strength tums)
and i’ve gotten all of my cavites filled so that shouldn’t be causing it anymore
but even with all this
my mom still tells me to go chew some gum sometimes because SHE can’t stand my breath lol
its no fun at all

A: Chewing gum will help, try sugarless.. it’ll help reduce cavities.

I have GERD (2 of my children have it as well) and bad breath is a bad side effect. Make sure you get all of your dental checkups, my son is 9 and actually was diagnosed because our dentist noticed errosions on his teeth, it can be very hard on your teeth.

ALWAYS take your medication! Medication will help control your GERD.. take what your DOCTOR tells you to, Zantac usually isn’t strong enough for a person with GERD.

Personally, I use a lot of mouth wash and it helps. You could get one of those travel sized bottles of mouth wash and then refill it with the big bottle (this will save money, the big bottle is like $2.50 and the small ones are $1.00 each) and keep it in your backpack. You could also carry around those little thin strips made by Listerine, I think. That will help a lot.

Have no fear about the kissing, it will work out eventually. I was diagnosed with GERD at 18 and have 4 kids. :)

Q: Are green bell peppers OK for gastroesophageal reflux diet?
Just wondering. I know I can’t have onions. I don’t know if green bell peppers are the same way (they’re not hot at all)

A: Firstly onions have nothing to do with reflux. I would unlearn yourself of everything that Dr’s have told you on this matter. Your reflux issues are plain and simple bad eating, junk food, processed food, frozen food etc over the years. It’s your bodies warning that you have been mistreating your body. I was diagnosed with GERD years ago and Dr’s told me my stomach sphincter wasn’t working. I was literally popping acid reducers like Prilosec and others for years nothing worked. If i ate a salad i got reflux. I then thought there has to be something i can do so i don’t have to pop these friggin pills every day.

I went on a long research quest about nutrition and processed foods with additives, preservatives, junk food, and all the chemicals they put in foods these days etc etc. You name it i studied it.

I started dropping things from my diet. No pop, no chocolate, i switched my tea to decaf, i quit eating frozen food, i quit eating anything out of a tin, because tinned foods are mainly laced with high sodium, either way there processed and have chemicals in them. I only brought my veg at a local market fresh. After 6 months of this, i was pill free. I have not popped a reflux pill in over 4-5 years now.

I highly suggest you do your research. Also don’t expect any quick fix. It took years of bad eating to get your digestive problems so it won’t heal over night. The pills will help temporarily, but i would not recommend staying on pills for long periods of time.

Some quick things to drop to ease your relux would be, quit caffeine, so no pop, no chocolate, no coffeee or tea. Even decaf has a small amount of caffeine. No alcahol. Nothing spicy. I really don’t class onions as spicy, but if it makes you feel better then quit it temporarily at least until you feel better. Once your better i would go back to them, onions are a great vegetable.

Some people will obviously give me a thumbs down, but take it from someone that has been there. I don’t believe half of what Dr’s tell you.
Since Dr’s quit educating people on nutrition and became advertisers for the phamaceutical companies, they lost my respect.

Good Luck in your quest. Feel free to message me if you need any links for your research, i have a lot of stuff still bookmarked in my favorites. i also have lots of books i could recommend.

Bell peppers are fine by the way. Stick to the red, green and yellow. Stay away from the spicy ones for now.

Q: any tips for nursing interventions/ procedures with patients that have gastroesophageal reflux?

A: Education re lifestyle modifications: avoid fried, high fat and spicy foods, elevate head of bed 6-9″, keep upright 2-3 hours after meals, no alcohol or smoking, 6 small meals a day, balanced diet.

Go over food diary with patient to locate triggers.

Administer meds (H2 receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors)

Q: my baby has Gastroesophageal Reflux?
my boy is 6 weeks old and has Gastroesophageal Reflux and i just wanted to know if there is any home remedies anyone know of to settle him down better…i wanted to try s26AR (anti-reflux) because he is on s26 from birth atm…
he is gaining weight but not a happy baby in the daytime but he will see the doctor again on Monday

A: My son had the same thing when he was a baby. The doctor recommended putting small amounts of rice cereal into his formula/milk to reduce the projectile spitting. It worked great, and he eventually outgrew the reflux.

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