September 12, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Do I need an H. pylori test?
Dear Doctor: Because of the potential risks of proton pump inhibitors, should I have an H. pylori breath or stool test to make sure I have the H. pylori bacterium before committing to long-term treatment with the PPI? That’s an excellent question, and it reflects our increasing knowledge about both the bacterium and proton pump inhibitors. […]
Tags: acid reflux, Aciphex, Ask the Doctors, Dexilant, Dr. Robert Ashley, gastritis, H. pylori, heartburn, Nexium, ppi, Prevacid, Prilosec
August 28, 2017
Lifestyle changes that can help your heartburn
By uclahealth 
While prescription proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have been used to treat heartburn, there are more natural methods, too. Here are a few tips to help you find relief. Change your lifestyle Heartburn occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing burning or pain in the chest. This discomfort can sometimes move up […]
Tags: abnormal heart rhythms, chest pain, esophageal disorders, heartburn, heartburn triggers, lifestyle changes, proton pump inhibitors, stomach acid, UCLA Center for Esophageal Disorders, UCLA Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases
March 27, 2017
Maybe that upset stomach is just an upset stomach – and maybe it’s not
By Tami Dennis 
An upset stomach can’t be ignored – go ahead, try it – but that doesn’t mean you should panic either, as those of us who have spent too much time Googling our various aches and pains are wont to do. “If it lasts for a day or two, it’s usually nothing to worry about,” said Dr. […]
Tags: alarm features, blood in the stool, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, difficulty swallowing, digestive diseases, Dr. Carl Nordstrom, Dr. Eric Esrailian, duodenum, esophageal problems, heartburn, persistence of symptoms, small intestine
January 11, 2017
Five ways your pharmacist can help you stay healthy
By uclahealth
Pharmacists do more than dispense pills. They are an important, but often under-utilized, part of your healthcare team. In honor of National Pharmacist Day on January 12, here are five ways your pharmacist can help support your health and well-being: 1. See the big picture. You may be taking drugs prescribed by more than one […]
Tags: constipation, cough syrup, decongestant, drowsiness, drugs, heartburn, National Pharmacist Day, over-the-counter medications, pharmacist, pharmacy, pills, prescription
