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Proton Pump Inhibitors for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Proton pump inhibitors are usually used:
- To prevent GERD symptoms.
- To heal inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis).
- To prevent esophagitis from coming back after the esophagus is healed (maintenance therapy) and to prevent complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
People with Barrett's esophagus are often treated with proton pump inhibitors.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 16, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology | |
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