Archive for July, 2009
New Outpatient Treatment for Heartburn-Related Problem Stops Esophageal Cancer Before It Starts
Barrett’s is a heartburn-related problem that damages the esophagus after repeated exposure to stomach acid. Barrett’s sufferers are 125 times more likely to develop cancer of the esophagus, and such cases are rising faster than breast cancer, prostate cancer and melanoma. “Fortunately there’s a new outpatient treatment for Barrett’s that stops the cancer before it [...]
Does Changing The Sleeping Position Stop Heartburn?
Someone has asked this question recently. Question: I have been suffering for acid reflux for a few years and my doctor have prescribed me different kinds of medicine. The most recent one is omeprazole. Unfortunately, the acid reflux drugs did not relieve my burning pain. Recently, I read from forums that they advised “to sleep [...]
