by rdbiomed | Aug 18, 2020 | reflux treatments
If you have received a positive diagnosis of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) there are a number of potential treatment options available. These can include reflux medication, dietary changes, lifestyle changes and surgery.... 
by rdbiomed | Jun 11, 2020 | reflux treatments
Alkaline water – water that has been treated to have a higher pH level than most tap and bottled water – is rising in popularity. Proponents say that it can deliver many benefits and is particularly therapeutic for people who suffer from reflux disease. Others... 
by rdbiomed | Mar 4, 2020 | reflux treatments
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. First clinically introduced in 1989, the medicines suppress acid production in the stomach and are used in the treatment of many conditions, such as: • Dyspepsia • Peptic... 
by rdbiomed | Feb 24, 2020 | reflux treatments
A device that helps to strengthen the oesophagus and diaphragm has been recognised by the NHS healthcare watchdog for relieving symptoms related to hiatus hernia. A hiatus/ hiatal hernia is when your stomach bulges up into your chest through an opening in your... 
by rdbiomed | Nov 25, 2019 | reflux treatments
Can chewing cashew gum help with your reflux symptoms? The most common current medicinal treatment for reflux symptoms focusses on the suppression of gastric acid using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). However, recent studies have associated PPIs with serious side... 
by rdbiomed | Nov 5, 2019 | reflux treatments
Doctors in the UK have been told to stop prescribing four types of a heartburn medication called Zantac or ranitidine as a ‘precautionary measure’. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) say patients should not stop taking their medication, and...
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