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Heartburn (Acid Reflux, GORD, Oesophagitis, etc)
UK sources of information and / or support
The leaflets section of Patient UK
Includes a leaflet called Acid Reflux and Oesophagitis.
Heartburn and Hiatus Hernia
Fact sheet available from Core
Oesophagitis
Fact sheet available from Core
Living With Reflux
An online support site for people with reflux and associated problems.
Catheterless oesophageal pH monitoring
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Catheterless oesophageal pH monitoring.
Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Medicine Guide for Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease
Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.
Disclaimer: Patient UK has no control of the content of the above links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Patient UK.
Related pages in Patient UK
Information leaflets related to this topic (^ top of page)
Acid Reflux & Oesophagitis Dyspepsia - Functional or Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia (Indigestion)Patient Support related to this topic (^ top of page)
Living with Reflux TummyTrouble - supporting children & families with gut motility disordersMedical reference articles in PatientPlus related to this topic (^ top of page)
Antacids and Simeticone and Other Indigestion Remedies Childhood Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease Common Symptoms in Pregnancy Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease Proton Pump InhibitorsUK guidelines related to this topic (^ top of page)
Guidelines on Acid RefluxOther - Useful resources (^ top of page)
Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, etc.Evidence based medicine
Online textbooks and journals
A-Z of UK Guidelines
A-Z of Online Videos
Medline
Other good health sites
Medical equipment products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Pill/Tablet Equipment
Books related to this topic (^ top of page)
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