Achalasia is a rare motility disorder that affects a person’s ability to empty their esophagus, or in other words, their ability to swallow. This impaired relaxation of the LES muscle is felt in different degrees by different people and this may be tied to the achalasia types from which they suffer. Learn more about the different types of achalasia and the best treatments for achalasia.
Read MoreAt Tampa Bay Reflux Center, we believe that you shouldn’t have to live your life in fear of heartburn and you shouldn’t have to give up the things you love just to avoid pain. So, what do you do when sitting down for your favorite meal begins to become a source of anxiety? Get acid reflux surgery.
Read MoreAside from the joy that comes with expecting, there are some other not-so-joyful things that your body may go through while you’re pregnant. One of the biggest ones? Heartburn and acid reflux. Pregnancy reflux usually resolves itself once you’ve given birth, but until then, here are 10 tips from our reflux specialists on how to soothe heartburn during pregnancy.
Read MoreAt Tampa Bay Reflux Center, our reflux surgeons are subspecialized in minimally invasive surgeries for chronic acid reflux and GERD and one of their most popular surgeries is the Lap Nissen Fundoplication. Why? Well, there are a few reasons. Read on to discover what a Lap Nissen Fundoplication is, how it works, and whether it’s the right surgery for you!
Read MoreSilent reflux is one of two types of reflux (acid reflux and laryngopharyngeal reflux) that are often associated with GERD, an esophageal disorder caused by a weak lower esophageal sphincter. Silent reflux may occur on its own or in combination with GERD (or as a result of it); only it’s distinctly uncharacteristic symptoms stick out enough to signal LPR.
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