Heartburn Drugs May Lead To Allergies, Study Suggests
(CNN) — When heartburn or ulcer pain strikes, drugs can target stomach acid to calm bellies and offer relief. But a new study suggests the medications may come with a hive-inducing side effect: allergies.
After analyzing health insurance data from more than 8 million people in Austria, researchers found that prescriptions of anti-allergy medications surged in those who were prescribed stomach acid inhibitors, a class of drugs that includes proton-pump inhibitors and H2 blockers.
The findings, published Tuesday in the medical journal Nature Communications, suggest that disrupting the stomach’s delicate balance o...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Allergies CNN Heartburn Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about pantoprazole
Pantoprazole is a drug that can help treat conditions such as acid reflux and peptic ulcers. We look at pantoprazole ’s uses, dosage, and side effects, and what to know before taking it. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Acid Reflux / GERD Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about omeprazole
This article looks at its uses, dosage, and side effects, as well as what to know before taking the medication. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Acid Reflux / GERD Source Type: news
Reflux Drugs Tied to Bone Fractures in Children
Infants are often given acid-suppressing medicines to treat gastroesophageal reflux, but the drugs may affect the bones. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Bones Heartburn Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Source Type: news
Health Tip: Getting Back to Sleep
-- Waking up in the middle of the night is a surefire way to disrupt the next day ' s activities.
Often, waking in the night is triggered by a type of insomnia, says Cleveland Clinic. Underlying health problems, such as chronic pain or acid reflux,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 20, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Weight Loss Surgery May Not Relieve Acid Reflux
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2019 -- Reflux symptoms return in about half of patients who undergo gastric bypass, according to a study published online June 4 in Alimentary Pharmacology& Therapeutics.
Dag Holmberg, from the Karolinska Institutet in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 12, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
GERD Reduction Overestimated After Gastric Bypass GERD Reduction Overestimated After Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass surgery relieved symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease in only approximately half of patients with severe obesity, a study found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - June 5, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Does weight loss surgery help relieve acid reflux?
(Wiley) Individuals who are obese often experience heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux. Previous research indicates that gastric bypass surgery for obesity helps alleviate symptoms in the short term, but a new Alimentary Pharmacology& Therapeutics study finds that these benefits often are not long-lasting. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 5, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Common heartburn drug linked with fatal conditions
New research finds a link between proton pump inhibitors and heightened risk of death from heart disease, kidney disease, and stomach cancer. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Acid Reflux / GERD Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Chocolate and acid reflux: What's the link?
Acid reflux is a common problem. Many foods, including chocolate, can trigger symptoms. Learn more about the link between chocolate and acid reflux in this article. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Can a massage technique help treat acid reflux?
Using a massage technique called myofascial release, researchers reduced the severity and frequency of acid reflux in a small group of people with GERD. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 28, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Are Onions and Garlic Healthy? Here ’s What Experts Say
Garlic and onions are staples for many home cooks. But do these plants actually add any health benefits to your dishes? Or are they purely for flavor?
People who try to eat colorful fruits and vegetables in order to get a wide range of vitamins and minerals may think that pale foods like onions and garlic don’t offer many nutrients. But although they may not look like nutritional powerhouses, experts say they are.
Onions of all colors (including white) are good sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and folate, while garlic is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamin, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, copper and ma...
Source: TIME: Health - May 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about excessive burping
Excessive burping can occur as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), consuming certain foods, or aerophagia or supragastric belching. The treatment options will depend on the cause. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Laparoscopic Surgery Effective for Chronic Reflux-Linked Cough Laparoscopic Surgery Effective for Chronic Reflux-Linked Cough
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS) is an effective treatment for chronic cough associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, with three-quarters of patients having complete resolution of symptoms, researchers report.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 7, 2019 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Is this chest pain from GERD or a heart attack?
Both heartburn and heart attacks can cause pain in the center of the chest. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As a heart attack is a medical emergency, being able to tell the difference between heartburn and cardiac chest pain is crucial. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Acid Reflux / GERD Source Type: news
