Every year around the Thanksgiving holiday, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) seeks to shed light on Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. During this time in particular, IFFGD encourages people with GERD symptoms to learn more about the condition and see a physician for assistance. What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common…
Acid reflux, also known as heartburn– that horrible burning feeling in the center of your chest – can has many physical and emotional causes. Obesity, age, eating habits and a history of hiatal hernia can cause acid reflux. But did you know that anxiety can also contribute to the condition? Being stressed or anxious causes…
The symptoms of heartburn and gallbladder trouble are so similar that patients may not be sure which problem they’re experiencing. Both conditions can be caused by eating rich, fatty food, lying down too soon after a meal, and carrying excess weight. A closer evaluation can help physicians understand which problem is causing the pain. What’s…
A 2001 study by the American Gastroenterological Association found that prescription and over-the-counter medications to treat acid reflux account for over $11 billion in pharmaceutical sales. This staggering number should come as no surprise given the fact that one-third of the American population suffers from acid reflux. These medications are designed to do one thing:…
Acid Reflux, also known as GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), can be painful and annoying, causing nausea, discomfort, sleep disruption and a host of other unpleasant symptoms. But that’s not news to the estimated 7 million people who suffer from it in the United States. However, many people don’t realize that if not treated, those with…
Living with chronic acid reflux—also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)— can be miserable. If medication and diet changes have not worked, it may be time to consider a surgical treatment. Often, surgery can provide permanent relief from acid reflux.
A hiatal hernia is when your stomach pokes up through your diaphragm and into your chest. Normally, your stomach rests below the diaphragm, but some conditions can cause it to slide up through the hiatus, or the hole that allows the esophagus through to the stomach. Hiatal Hernia vs. Abdominal Wall Hernia A hiatal hernia…
Do you suffer from these annoying symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), even though you take medication for this condition? Heartburn, Hoarseness or sore throat, Difficulty swallowing, Acid backflow, or Sensation of congestion or a lump in the throat? Did you know that over time, these symptoms could cause more serious health complications? Are…
The LINX system uses a ring of titanium beads containing magnets that is placed around the lower esophagus to help prevent acid reflux. When considering a LINX implant, many patients wonder about the long term effects it could have, including whether it will interfere with MRI scans.
The majority of people who take heartburn medications such as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) are satisfied with the effect those medications have. Still, some 40% report at least occasional problems with heartburn caused by GERD, even while taking medications. In some cases, continued symptoms aren’t frequent, but in others, the medication may seem to do…
Most dentists will cite multiple causes of tooth decay: sugar, acidic foods, chewing ice, etc. However, one source of tooth erosion that many people don’t consider is acid reflux. Certain foods can cause acid reflux, or it may result from physiological issues, such as a weak lower esophageal sphincter (or LES, which is the muscle…
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a painful condition, but many people who suffer from it treat it as an annoyance at most. However, chronic heartburn can have long-term effects on your health, particularly with relation to your esophagus. Some of these issues include the following:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic condition that occurs when stomach acid refluxes up into your esophagus. This causes pain, wear on the esophageal lining, and potential long-term complications, including ulcers and precancerous conditions. GERD generally manifests itself as frequent heartburn, so if you have heartburn twice per week, you may have this…
