[5] Acid-induced mucosal erosions can be inhibited by sulfated polysaccharides. Sucralfate (Carafate) in a pH of less than 4 undergoes extensive cross-linking to form a viscous sticky gel that ...

Q. I woke up a few weeks ago unable to catch my breath. It is a scary feeling, and I was freaked out. Fortunately, my wife had an albuterol inhaler handy that she uses for asthma. That seemed to solve ...

To wean myself off the esomeprazole, I relied on Carafate (sucralfate) to combat the heartburn. Has anyone else reported confusion or forgetfulness while taking such a drug? A: Only a few other ...

Also, sucralfate with oxetacaine may help,” said Dr Gude. Avoid spicy, oily foods, carbonated drinks, and too much caffeine, as these can trigger acid reflux, Malhotra added. “And don’t forget to stay ...

*Dose registered for erosive esophagitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease. iv.: Intravenous; NA: Nonavailable. Alex Mejia, MD, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Division ...

Silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux, doesn’t cause any symptoms. However, complications can include long-term throat irritation, scarring, ulcers, and increased risk for certai ...

Constipation describes infrequent bowel movements (three times a week or less according to the Rome III criteria), or those that are hard to pass. Constipation is a symptom that has a range of ...

This article describes a new multifunctional oral cavity simulator (MOCS) that allows, with little technical support and easy handling, the laboratory development of dental hard tissue lesions under ...

Yellow or greenish vomit is a sign you're throwing up bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. This could indicate a serious medical concern, like a hiatal hernia or intestinal blockage. It can ...

Peptic ulcer disease is a common digestive disorder in which acid and digestive enzymes cause the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) to erode. A peptic ulcer ...