Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD If you’re getting heartburn all of a sudden and never had it before, it is usually ...

Pharmacology Consult Pathophysiology of GERD and Ulcer Disease Gastrointestinal Pharmacological Therapies Summary References Pathophysiology of GERD and Ulcer Disease Acid production is a ...

For those experiencing unexplained upper abdominal pain, doctors recommend seeking medical advice instead of self-medicating with antacids. Gallbladder attacks can become more frequent over time, and ...

Self-medicating with over-the-counter heartburn drugs can mask underlying health problems. Frequent burning or pain in the upper abdomen or chest can signal an ulcer or even esophageal cancer.

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When a patient had more than two diagnoses, the diagnosis was made using the following order of priority: GERD, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastritis (erosive, superficial or atrophic), others ...