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Safety of Acid Reflux treatments (GERD) (sciencedirect)


MediNewsDigest: This study claims safety of the use of long term Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) for the eldely CLICK HERE for Link

However, we previously posted a link to a study warning of the risk of fracture.., CLICK HERE for Proton Inhibitors and fracture risk, and aren’t the elderly at a higher risk of fracture already?

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by infocus - June 6, 2010 at 10:35 am

Categories: Acid Reflux, GERD, GastroIntestinal, IBD, Uncategorized   Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Some High Blood Pressure Drugs To Enhance Acid Reflux [GERD] (medicalnewstoday)


SJCRG:
This study is more important than it might seem: Both High blood Pressure and Acid Reflux are very common.
GERD or acid reflux can lead to oesophageal cancer.
quoting:
“…nifedipine for treatment of hypertension might be a risk factor for the future occurrence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Atenolol-induced alterations of esophageal motor activity might prevent the development of GERD…”
Mixed bag, talk to your doctor

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by infocus - March 8, 2010 at 3:57 pm

Categories: Acid Reflux, Blood Pressure, GERD, GastroIntestinal, High Blood Pressure, Oesophagus, cancer, heart disease   Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,