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   How do you treat Gerd without a prescription?

   • H2 blockers, such as Pepcid or cimetidine. H2 blockers help most people with mild to moderate heartburn. You can get them with or without a prescription. Proton pump inhibitors, such as Prevacid or Losec. These medicines are used to treat GERD symptoms and inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis).

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   What is the most common surgery for GERD?

   • The most common surgery for GERD is called fundoplication surgery. It involves wrapping part of the stomach around the esophagus to strengthen it. If you have a hiatal hernia, it also will be fixed. This surgery is often done laparoscopically.

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   Should patients with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) receive empiric acid suppressive therapy?

   • Patients with GERD should receive empiric acid suppressive therapy, even if additional evaluation with an upper endoscopy is indicated. (See "Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux in adults", section on 'Evaluation in selected patients' .)

   Medical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › gerdGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Mayo Clinic

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   May 24, 2024 · A healthcare professional is likely to recommend trying lifestyle changes and nonprescription medicines as a first line of treatment. If you don't experience relief within a few weeks, prescription medicine and additional testing may be recommended. Nonprescription medicines. Options include: Antacids that neutralize stomach acid.

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   Guides you through decision to use medicine or surgery to treat GERD. Covers medicines like antacids and esomeprazole (Nexium). Discusses laparoscopic surgery.

4. www.uptodate.com › contents › medical-management-ofMedical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in ...

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   Sep 19, 2022 · Gastroesophageal reflux becomes a disease when it either causes macroscopic damage to the esophagus or causes symptoms. This topic will review the initial management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and management of patients with recurrent GERD when treatment is discontinued.

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   Learn about treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including lifestyle changes, medicines such as proton pump inhibitors, and surgery.

6. www.cfp.ca › content › 54/5/701Approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease in primary care

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   May 1, 2008 · Cost and availability of treatment options are important considerations and will require difficult decisions to be made based on individual and local factors. The emphasis on treatment with PPIs is consistent with recommendations from the current Canadian Consensus Guidelines on Treatment of GERD.

   • Author: Nigel Flook, Roger Jones, Nimish Vakil

   • Publish Year: 2008

7. www.specialistlink.ca › assets › pdfGERD Primary Care Pathway

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   Treatment at the primary care level is focused on lifestyle, smoking cessation, dietary modifications to avoid GERD triggers and achieve a healthy body weight, and optimal use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), if needed. Screening for H. pylori is not recommended in GERD.

8. cdhf.ca › en › digestive-conditionsGERD - Canadian Digestive Health Foundation

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   Are treatment options available? GERD can be treated with lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, healthier, smaller meals, and not eating Just before bed time. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines, like proton pump inhibitors, can lower the amount of acid released in your stomach.