Background Medical management of GERD mainly uses proton pump inhibitors. Alginates also have proven efficacy. The aim of this trial was to compare short-term efficacy of an alginate (Gaviscon ...
Struggling with heartburn or acid reflux? We explain how to buy the best ... stomach to prevent acid leaking up into the oesophagus and causing discomfort (using alginates such as sodium alginate).
In case of GERD symptoms without esophagitis on endoscopy or where endoscopy is not considered necessary (esophagitis prevalence in the general population not exceeding 2%), [1] treatment aims at ...