Turk J Gastroenterol
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Turk J Gastroenterol · Dec 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe effect of rabeprazole alone or in combination with H2 receptor blocker on intragastric pH: a pilot study.
Proton pump inhibitors have been widely used in recent years. However, there are studies suggesting that proton pump inhibitors may not control the gastric acidity effectively during the night, especially in gastroesophageal reflux disease. It has therefore been suggested that H2 receptor blockers should be added to the therapy. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of proton pump inhibitors alone or in combination with H2 receptor blockers on gastric acidity with 24-hour gastric pH monitoring. ⋯ Combination therapy with H2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors seemed to control intra-gastric pH better than proton pump inhibitors alone. Use of H2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors in combination to control intra-gastric pH is more beneficial.
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Turk J Gastroenterol · Dec 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialAcustimulation of the Neiguan point during gastroscopy: its effects on nausea and retching.
Gastroscopic procedure causes nausea and retching in many patients. Recently, alternative methods have been employed in an effort to reduce these symptoms. The Neiguan point (P6) is an acupuncture point that has been used for approximately 3,000 years to overcome gastric symptoms including nausea and retching. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the stimulation of the P6 acupoint on swallowing, nausea and retching during the gastroscopic procedure. ⋯ Acustimulation of the Neiguan (P6) acupoint does not relieve patients of the nausea observed during gastroscopy, and its application does not facilitate the procedure.
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Hydatid acute pancreatitis is a rare condition, mostly reported as case presentations. ⋯ Hydatid acute pancreatitis is a rare condition. However, it should be remembered in patients with abdominal pain, especially in endemic areas.