Cancer (Oesophagus)
It is thought that smoking and alcohol, among other things, can contribute to cancer of the oesophagus. (There is some evidence that spirits are the most dangerous type of alcohol to drink in connection with this ... [... more]
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Cancer Of The Oesophagus
Treatment depends on the size and location of the cancer, along with your general health. If cancer is found in the early stages, doctors often try to get rid of the cancer altogether to stop it coming back. However, ... [... more]
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Glypressin (Terlipressin)
Terlipressin is commonly used to stop bleeding of varices in the food pipe (oesophagus). Varices are fragile distended veins that can occur in various parts of the body such as the oesophagus. This is caused by an ... [... more]
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Peptac
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is stomach acid flowing from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Various conditions can cause reflux as a result of the pressure they exert on the stomach, for example, ... [... more]
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Axid (Nizatidine)
Stomach acid is produced as a normal part of the digestive process. However, if large amounts of stomach acid are produced the excess acid may flow back into the food pipe (oesophagus), causing pain and a burning ... [... more]
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Gaviscon Infant
Regurgitation of the stomach contents is common in babies and infants. It occurs because the muscular ring at the lower end of the food pipe (oesophagus) is not yet fully developed, and it can allow the contents of ... [... more]
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Argipressin (Pitressin)
Argipressin is commonly used to stop bleeding of varices in the food pipe (oesophagus). Varices are fragile distended veins that can occur in various parts of the body such as the oesophagus. This is caused by an ... [... more]
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Gaviscon Advance
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is stomach acid flowing from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Various conditions can cause reflux as a result of the pressure they exert on the stomach, for example, ... [... more]
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Rennie Duo
Sodium alginate forms a "raft" which floats on the surface of the stomach contents. This prevents the acidic contents of the stomach rising up into the oesophagus (the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach). In ... [... more]
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Bisodol Heartburn Relief Tablets
The alginic acid forms a "raft" which floats on the surface of the stomach contents. This prevents the acidic contents of the stomach rising up into the oesophagus (the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach). In severe cases the "raft& ... [... more]
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Bisodol Extra Tablets
Acid reflux is stomach acid flowing from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Various conditions can cause reflux as a result of the pressure they exert on the stomach, for example, pregnancy and hiatus hernia. Reflux can cause ... [... more]
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Gaviscon
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is stomach acid flowing from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Various conditions can cause reflux as a result of the pressure they exert on the stomach, for example, ... [... more]
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