Gastroesophageal reflux disorder—or GERD—can be frustrating to live with every day, but it can be even more difficult to deal with GERD while traveling. Symptoms of GERD such as heartburn or acid reflux can put a damper on your travels, especially if you’re trying to relax during your precious time off. Below, we will share some great trips for traveling with GERD that will help keep your symptoms at bay.
Read MoreOne of the most common reflux questions we get is, 'Is LPR the same as GERD?' It’s a difficult question to answer, and it can be even more challenging to diagnose, as the symptoms for these two conditions are similar enough that they could easily be mistaken for each other. Let’s learn about the differences.
Read MoreIn just the last couple of years people have been going crazy for gluten-free diets (even non-Celiacs!). If you suffer from GERD and have been wondering whether to eliminate gluten from your diet, it’s important to first educate yourself a bit. Let’s take a look at whether the diet actually has anything to offer for people with symptoms of acid reflux and GERD.
GERD Awareness Week takes place annually during the week of Thanksgiving, as many people experience increased heartburn after the big family meal. It is often a difficult time for those who struggle with GERD. In preparation of GERD Awareness Week, we’d like to help educate patients about the condition by explaining what GERD is and highlighting several surprising things many people don’t know about the condition.
Read MoreWhen it comes to your health, care shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. And when choosing your doctor, you should put your health and treatment in the hands of a professional you trust. Still, it’s easier said than done in the age of endless options at your fingertips. So we’ve done the leg work for you and put together this guide for what to look for when picking the right reflux doctor to fit your needs.
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