I could go on and on about how adorable they are, but I've always been one for visuals. Here is a sample of our beginning of the year David project (as in David Shannon's. David Goes to School picture book). Enjoy.
PPIâs are drugs which reduce gastric acid production in the stomach. These are commonly prescribed for GERD and for gastric ulcers. According to Medicine-net.com this is how they work: proton pump inhibitors reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid.
What is Reflux/GERD? Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition where contents that belong in the stomach reflux up into the esophagus causing a variety of troublesome symptoms including heartburn. This reflux occurs due to a weakness in the barrier function of the muscle between the stomach and esophagus. Types of Reflux/GERD