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Why are histamine H2 antagonists recommended for gastroesophageal reflux?
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∙ 11y ago
they block acid production of the stomach reducing the acidity
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What are Famotidine and what is it used for?
A histamine H2 antagonist used in the treatment of duodenal ulcers to reduce hydrochloric acid secretion. Therapy and treatment of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, control gastric pH in critically ill patients, symptomatic relief in gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, active benign ulcer, and pathological hypersecretory conditions
Why pancreatin and activated dimethicone combination used?
Pancreatinin is a combination of digestive enzymes that help in digesting fats, proteins, and sugars. On the other hand, pancreatinin is combined with activated dimethicone to help eliminate flatulence and gastroesophageal reflux.
Is Ranitidine a buffer?
Ranitidine (note spelling) is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Ranitidine also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.Ranitidine is in a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. Ranitidine works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces.Ranitidine is currently marketed by GlaxoSmithKline under the trade name Zantac®.
Why reflux is a suitable method to be used in a process which require prolong heating?
i dont know :) i thing mybe the answer is the reflux is high melting point :D
Why tea give you acid reflex?
If you have no other solid food in your stomach, and if you have a history of acid reflux, it is possible that the addition of any liquid could result in stomach acids welling up from you stomach causing heartburn or acid reflux. This includes tea. Try taking an antacid like Pepsid Complete or Tums, and if the acid reflux is persistant, talk to your doctor about other ways of treating chronic acid reflux.
what does GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) do?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What does the medical abbreviation GERD mean?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What are gastroesophageal reflux scans?
Gastrointestinal reflux imaging refers to several methods of diagnostic imaging used to visualize and diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
What is the medical term meaning acid backing up into the esophagus?
Gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
What is gerd?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Why are anticholinergic agents avoided and cholinergic agonists recommended in the tratment o gastroesophageal reflux?
Anticholinergic agents are likely to further RELAX the lower esophageal sphincter, exacerbating the reflux problems
What is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is another name for heartburn, which is a chronic condition. It occurs when the sphincter of the esophogus, going into the stomach, allows some stomach acid to rise into the esophogus, and irritate the tissue there. It is a very painful, damaging, condition.
What is the purpose of gastroesophageal reflux scans?
The purpose of gastroesophageal reflux scanning is to allow the doctor to visualize the interior of the patient's upper stomach and lower esophagus.
When is Nissen fundoplication indicated as Gastroesophageal reflux surgery?
Gastroesophageal reflux surgery is typically performed in patients with serious gastroesophageal reflux disease that does not respond to drug therapy
What is the medical abbreviation meaning acid reflux?
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the abbreviation meaning acid reflux.
What does the abbreviation GERD stand for?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Can children develop gastroesophageal reflux disease?
yes
