Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Triptans treat migraines up to five times more ...

Antacids work quickly to relieve heartburn but provide short-lasting relief. Histamine-2 blockers reduce stomach acid by preventing histamine action and offer relief within 30 to 90 minutes. Proton ...

Bezoars are undigested masses found in the stomach that can cause pain and bloating. Drinking carbonated cola or taking cellulase can help dissolve bezoars at home. Endoscopy may be used to remove or ...

Metoclopramide is a central dopamine D2-receptor antagonist used as an antiemetic and gastroprokinetic agent in dogs and cats 1,2,3,4. It has been used experimentally in pigeons as an antiemetic agent ...

1 Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Inciralti, Izmir, Turkey 2 Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Inciralti, Izmir, Turkey Correspondence ...

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of a single intramuscular dose of bromopride, metoclopramide, or ondansetron for treating vomiting. Methods: Randomized controlled trial including children 1-12 ...

Akathisia and tardive dyskinesia are neurological movement disorders that can develop as side effects of certain dopamine-blocking medications, particularly antipsychotics. Because both can involve ...

An accurate diagnosis is necessary to treating gastroparesis, since the treatment depends on the cause. If your doctor diagnosed an underlying disease or condition that is causing the gastroparesis, ...

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a serious, often misunderstood movement disorder that disproportionately affects Black patients. Caused by long-term use of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics, ...