The major symptom of a hiatal hernia is acid reflux, which is stomach acid that goes backward into the esophagus.

Alginates also have proven efficacy. The aim of this trial was to compare short-term efficacy of an alginate (Gaviscon®, 4 × 10 mL/day) and omeprazole (20 mg/day) on GERD symptoms in general ...

Omeprazole (known by the brand names Prilosec and Prilosec OTC) is a medication belonging to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) ...

Medindia neither buys nor sells drugs. Omeprazole (Menzol ) is a proton pump inhibitor, prescribed for indigestion, peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD). It works by ...

We therefore performed a trial called "Gaviscon® vs. Omeprazole in symptOmatic treatment of moDerate gastroesophageal reflux" (GOOD), the aim of which was to compare short-term symptomatic ...

I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some ...