Exploring the differences between acid reflux, Laryngopharyngeal reflux (also known as LPR), and their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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The LINX® Reflux Management system is one of the newest and most innovative anti-reflux technologies on the market, and finding a good reflux surgeon who is experienced in performing the LINX® procedure is difficult. For reflux and GERD patients living in Tampa and the surrounding communities, however, the choice is simple.
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffers from chronic acid reflux, you’ll understand that acid reflux isn’t just a small inconvenience. It’s a part of your everyday life, and it plays a strong role in determining what you can and cannot do. One of the worst things about having acid reflux is that it truly does become a factor in every decision you make throughout your day, whether it’s as simple as deciding what to get at a restaurant or determining your sleep routines.
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Last week was GERD Awareness Week, a week dedicated towards raising awareness about gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition that affects tens of millions of Americans. Many people associate GERD as simply heartburn or acid reflux, it’s a condition often viewed as a symptom rather than an actual disease. The fact of the matter is that many people simply aren’t aware of what GERD really is, the variety of symptoms it can cause, and the fact that it’s a very treatable condition.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease—or GERD—is the most common upper gastrointestinal disease found in older adults. For the elderly, the symptoms of GERD may be less present, though the disease may be more severe. Below, we will examine the symptoms, side effects and treatment options of gastroesophageal reflux disease in older adults.
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