title: A practical approach to heartburn.
abstract: Heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease can be a lifelong problem, affecting millions of Americans each year. Fortunately, treatment has improved dramatically over the past decade. Medications currently available are remarkably safe and, with proper selection, almost universally effective. When indicated, surgical treatment is also highly effective.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: D O
authors.initials: DO
authors.lastname: Castell
mesh_terms: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006356:Heartburn / Q000209:etiology*; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists; D009853:Omeprazole