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 MoreNearly everyone will experience heartburn at some point in their life— it’s just a fact. However, there’s a very fine line between “normal” reflux after a huge meal and daily, debilitative heartburn that affects your productivity. Let’s take a look at a common question we hear a lot at the Tampa Bay Reflux Center: when is reflux normal?
Read MoreGastroesophageal 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.
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