According to a study published in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, more than 60 percent of the children who received surgical ...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus can cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion.

When you notice your child frequently complaining of a burning sensation in their throat or perhaps refusing to eat certain foods because they’re worried about pain, it might be time to consider ...

July 14, 2010 — Obese children have a 40% higher risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) than their normal-weight counterparts, according to the findings of a new study. Corinna Koebnick, PhD, ...

Extremely and moderately obese children face a higher of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)compared to children of normal weight. GERD can lead to decreased quality of life, chronic respiratory ...

Eisai announced that the FDA has approved Aciphex Sprinkle (rabeprazole sodium) Delayed-Release Capsules for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children 1–11 years of age for ...

Several infants are reported to suffer from reflux during the first few months of their life. The majority outgrow the problem by the time they are one year old. GERD is difficult to diagnose in ...

Medical symposium throws light on the disease that is now becoming increasingly common among children Dubai, UAE, 30 th October, 2010: A medical symposium warned that if Gastroesophageal reflux ...

May 4, 2011 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved esomeprazole sodium for injection (Nexium IV, AstraZeneca) as a new short-term treatment option for children suffering from ...

Mar. 24 -- THURSDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Nexium, a popular drug to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults, has been approved for the same short-term use in children ages 1 to ...