Acid Reflux and Heartburn in 30 Minutes : A Guide to Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and GERD for Patients and Families
Language: English
Published by I30 Media Corporation, 2018
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books Inc
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 2026
Condition: Used - Good
£ 6.19
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Now in hardcover If you or a family member are among the millions of people suffering from heartburn, acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you are dealing with discomfort that impacts eating, sleeping, and other aspects of daily life. In Acid Reflux & Heartburn In 30 Minutes, author, doctor, and Harvard Medical School Professor J. Thomas Lamont, M.D. uses plain-English explanations and case studies to explain the basics of heartburn and acid reflux, from causes to treatments. Topics in this acid reflux book include: How your stomach works How reflux occurs Heartburn symptoms Modern methods to diagnose acid reflux Trigger foods to avoid and acid reflux diets Lifestyle changes for reflux control Acid reflux pillow, bed, and sleeping tips Antacids for heartburn relief, and other heartburn treatments Acid reflux medicines, from acid blockers to PPIs Surgical procedures to diagnose and treat acid reflux The author also describes four cases involving heartburn and acid reflux. Through the stories of an obese patient, a new mother, a 64-year-old suffering from severe acid reflux, and a college student, you'll learn how heartburn and GERD impact the lives of ordinary people, the types of treatment that are available, and what the road to recovery looks like. While some patients experience heartburn and other acid reflux symptoms on a daily basis and despair that they will ever recover, there are in fact a range of acid reflux treatments that can offer relief. Acid Reflux & Heartburn In 30 Minutes is not a do-it-yourself guide--a doctor is needed to diagnose and treat serious cases of acid reflux and GERD. However, this acid reflux book can help you understand what your doctor is recommending and why. If you or a loved one has acid reflux, Acid Reflux & Heartburn In 30 Minutes can be an invaluable and expert resource to help you understand and deal with heartburn and acid reflux symptoms.…
Seller Inventory # CIN1641880074G
- Title
- Acid Reflux and Heartburn in 30 Minutes : A Guide to Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and GERD for Patients and Families
- Author
- J Thomas Lamont M D
- Publisher
- I30 Media Corporation
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1641880074
- ISBN 13
- 9781641880077
Heartburn and acid reflux affect tens of millions of Americans, disrupting sleep, meals, and daily life. Acid Reflux and Heartburn In 30 Minutes is written by J. Thomas Lamont, M.D., a gastroenterologist and Harvard Medical School Professor who has treated thousands of patients with heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Using plain-English explanations and real patient case studies, Dr. Lamont walks patients and families through what causes reflux, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options are available — from lifestyle changes and medications to surgery.
This gold Benjamin Franklin Award-winning guide is not a do-it-yourself treatment manual. A doctor is needed to diagnose and manage serious reflux. But if you want to understand what your physician is recommending and why — or simply make sense of a confusing diagnosis — this is the book to read first.
Who This Book Is For
- Frequent heartburn sufferers who want to understand what is happening and what their options are
- Patients diagnosed with GERD or acid reflux preparing to discuss treatment with their doctor
- Pregnant women experiencing heartburn and looking for safe management guidance
- Patients whose medications are not working who want to understand refractory GERD and surgical alternatives
- Family members and caregivers supporting someone managing chronic acid reflux
What This Book Covers
- How the stomach works and why acid reflux occurs
- Heartburn symptoms and how they vary among patients
- Diagnostic procedures: barium swallow, upper endoscopy, Bravo pH probe, and esophageal manometry
- Trigger foods and dietary changes for reflux control
- Acid-blocking medications: H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and managing acid rebound
- Side effects of acid blockers, including the Alzheimer's disease question
- Barrett's Esophagus and the risk for esophageal cancer
- Refractory GERD, bile reflux, and Helicobacter infection
- Surgical treatment of reflux, including the LINX device
- Four patient case studies covering a range of reflux scenarios and outcomes
- A glossary of terms and medications, and a research and data section
Common Questions This Book Answers
- What is the difference between heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD?
- What foods trigger acid reflux and which should I avoid?
- Can acid-blocking medications cause Alzheimer's disease?
- What happens when PPIs stop working for GERD?
- What is Barrett's Esophagus and how serious is it?
- What surgical options are available for chronic acid reflux?
- Is heartburn during pregnancy dangerous?
The book includes a glossary of terms and medications and a research and data section for readers who want to go deeper.
If heartburn or acid reflux is affecting your quality of life, this award-winning guide is an ideal place to start.
About the author: J. Thomas Lamont, M.D. received his medical degree from the University of Rochester and completed training at UCLA and Massachusetts General Hospital. He joined the faculty of Harvard Medical School in 1974 and currently serves as Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief of Gastroenterology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"There are three strengths to this work: The writing takes complicated subject matter and makes it easy to comprehend; stock illustrations augment the text; and the content is extremely focused. Lamont’s superb credentials should instill confidence in readers." - Kirkus
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
World of Books Inc
Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 12 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 0.00 | £ 8.23 |
Payment methods
Store description
Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …
Specialty
Second Hand - All GenreSeller's business information
SBYB, Inc.
900 Knell Road
Montgomery, IL U.S.A. 60538
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to World of Books Inc, Montgomery, Illinois, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.