Posts tagged tampa reflux center
How Holiday Stress Affects Your Digestion

The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the usual joys of this season: food, fun, and family. Unfortunately, for many of us the holiday season also brings with it a heaping plate of stress— this year more than ever! This added stress can take its toll on us mentally and physically, and manifest in unpleasant symptoms making this time of year much more difficult.

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How LINX Surgery Works

Many Americans suffer from acid reflux, which, if you’re experiencing it regularly, may be an indicator of a chronic condition called GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). GERD can lead to other, more serious health issues and can negatively affect your quality of life.

There are a few different surgical options available for the treatment of GERD, but one of the more innovative solutions is a procedure called the LINX surgery. Today we’re taking a look at how LINX works and the benefits of this procedure!

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GERD Awareness Week: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About 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.

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Coronavirus Updates & Patient Impacts

As concerns about coronavirus continue to grow and the number of cases in Florida rises, we’ve made the difficult decision to alter our business operations temporarily in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, our doctors, and our patients. Effective immediately, our office has made the following changes in response to the COVID-19 crisis:

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