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) Take steps to ease acid reflux
For people with acid reflux, it may seem that all of the advice centers on what they shouldn't do, from avoiding caffeine and alcohol to losing weight.But California dietitian Elaine Magee wants to help those who have acid reflux learn what to do as well as what not to do.
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) Night sweats common, but not always just a phase
Medical conditions such as acid reflux, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetics who may have low blood sugar at night may sweat at night.If none of these conditions are the cause of night sweats, then one is left with a diagnosis of idiopathic hyperhidrosis, which is only given to someone who has had an exhaustive, but thorough work up for night sweats, but no clear cause is found.
Finding the cause of nocturnal hyperhidrosis may be a diagnostic challenge for a lot of doctors. Sometimes, the answer may come simply from food as well as other substances that one may be ingesting such as alcohol and hot and spicy foods.
If you are having excessive night sweats, you need to talk to your doctor, who can systematically rule out serious causes of night sweats. More>>
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) LifeCoach: Our experts answer questions
A: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Gerd) or acid reflux disease occurs when the valve which separates the stomach and the tube leading into it (the oesophagus), does not close properly and allows acid from the stomach to back up into the oesophagus causing the burning sensation known as heartburn. Avoid trigger foods such as spicy meals, high fat or acidic foods (such as citrus fruits and tomatoes), caffeine and chocolate. Alcohol and excessive amounts of vitamin C from supplements can also stimulate gastric acid secretion, making symptoms worse, as do fizzy drinks. Also avoid large meals, especially at bedtime: don’t lie down for an hour after meals and try not to eat or drink for two to three hours before going to bed. It is better to have smaller meals throughout the day and to eat slowly. More>> - (
) Santarus, Inc. (F3Q08) Earnings Call Transcript
The study evaluated the effective chronic morning PPI dosing on 24-hour gastric acid control in patients with symptoms of GERD. The result showed that the control of gastric acid is measured as the time gastric ph was greater than 4 was 14.3 hours for patients taking ZEGERID compared with 11.7 hours for patients treated with Prevacid. A significant difference with a Ph-value of 0.005 and 10 hours for patients treated with Protonix, again, a significant difference with a Ph-value of less than 0.001.In addition to our longer duration of acid control ZEGERID also reach the ph greater than 4 in 20 minutes, which was significantly faster than Prevacid and Protonix. This data showing ZEGERIDs acid control in the daytime adds to our previous two clinical studies that demonstrated ZEGERID's ability control acid when taken at night on an empty stomach. More>>