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Can Barrett’s Esophagus Be Cured

Dr. David Gutman — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 18:35:19 +0000

Barrett's Esophagus, the precursor of esophageal cancer, can be treated and potentially cured with Barryx Halo radiofrequency ablation in many cases.

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Do Proton Pump Inhibitors Have Risks?

Dr. David Gutman — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 19:54:49 +0000

The most common side effects of PPI are: Headache Diarrhea Constipation Abdominal Pain Flatulence Joint Pain Heartburn can be intense during pregnancy. Can I take medicine for relief? Prilosec, Zegerid, Omeprazole are pregnancy category C meaning that adverse outcomes are reported in animal but not human studies. Aciphex, Nexium, Protonix, and pantoprazole are pregnancy category […]

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Asthma, Throat Clearing, and Hoarseness

Dr. David Gutman — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 19:54:48 +0000

Patients often complain of chronic cough or a hoarse voice or frequent clearing of the throat, and are referred to their Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist. The ENT finds on exam redness and swelling in the back of the larynx and changes of the vocal cords. These changes are from Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, a common form […]

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Proton Pump Inhibitors | PPI

Dr. David Gutman — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:27:33 +0000

Proton Pump Inhibitors are potent medications that can block the acid production of the parietal cells of the stomach. Currently available Proton Pump Inhibitors include: Brand Name Generic Name Generic Available Over The Counter Prilosec omeprazole Yes Prilosec OTC Prevacid lansoprazole Yes Prevacid 24 Aciphex rabeprazole in 2013 Protonix pantoprazole Yes Zegerid omeprazole/bicarbonate Yes Zegerid […]

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Do I Have a Hiatal Hernia?

Dr. David Gutman — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:27:08 +0000

We are able to eliminate the hiatal hernia, reduce acid reflux, non-acid reflux, and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux without the use of medications 80% of the time. It is simply fantastic to be able to offer these solutions beyond what medications can achieve.

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How Do We Determine The Cause Of My Chest Pain?

Dr. David Gutman — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 14:00:08 +0000

Suffering from chest pain, but your doctor says it is not your heart. 150,000 Americans each year have normal heart catheterization. Even more come to the Emergency room or are admitted for evaluation of their heart, when their chest pain is in fact not caused by any blockage of the arteries. The leading cause of […]

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How Should I Take My Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)?

Dr. David Gutman — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:49:29 +0000

Proton Pump Inhibitors are potent blockers of production of stomach acid. They are truly remarkable medications and have provided hundreds of millions of people relief from heartburn and ulcers. PPIs have had a major impact in prevention of cancer of the stomach and esophagus. Although you swallow the pill and it goes into your stomach, […]

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Barrett’s Esophagus

Dr. David Gutman — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:10:38 +0000

Barrett's Esophagus puts you at risk of cancer of the esophagus due to a transformation of the lower esophagus that is injured by acid over many years.

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Prevention of Cancer in Barrett’s Esophagus

Dr. David Gutman — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:48:55 +0000

What can you do to prevent cancer in Barrett's Esophagus? The combination of diet and Proton Pump Inhibitors may prevents cancer of the esophagus.

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Why Is Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) So Hard To Treat?

Dr. David Gutman — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:01 +0000

We Are Often Frustrated By The Inability Of Medications To Control Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR). Cough, chronic throat clearing, post nasal drip, a lump in the throat, and hoarseness may be caused by a form of gastroesophageal reflux called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR).

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