If you have GERD, your doctor may have prescribed preventative treatments like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2 blockers, or antacids. However, if you’ve ever read the labels on these medications, you may have noticed that they don’t recommend use for longer than a couple of weeks. Furthermore, long-term use of some of these medications can have some serious side effects.
Read MoreWhat is esophageal stricture? This condition is often a complication of what happens when you don't treat GERD; one of the main symptoms of esophageal stricture is the narrowing and tightening of your throat, often creating a painful, and or burning feeling. Learn why GERD causes esophageal stricture, and about esophageal stricture treatment.
Read MoreAugust is Gastroparesis Awareness Month; since this condition and its symptoms are often confused with GERD, the first step in understanding what gastroparesis might be is its differences from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Today we’re comparing gastroparesis vs. GERD so that you can better understand which one of these two conditions might be ailing you!
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