Why You Shouldn’t Settle For Just Managing Your Symptoms Of GERD

At Tampa Bay Reflux Center, we approach the treatment of GERD by correcting the cause of GERD, rather than by just managing or treating its symptoms. That is why we seriously discourage the use of short-term treatments that qualm the symptoms while increasing the risk of complications. These methods are sometimes necessary, such as when weaning from a PPI or while awaiting surgery for GERD, yet these remedies should never be considered a long-term solution. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t settle for just managing your symptoms of GERD.

3 Spring Recipes That Are Great For Patients With GERD

Spring is just around the corner—seriously, can’t you smell those flowers? What better way to ring in spring than with a spring-inspired menu designed specifically to help you curb symptoms of your gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Symptoms of GERD, including heartburn, belching, and regurgitation can oftentimes be reduced with proper diet and exercise. Below, we share three delicious and fresh reflux recipes to help you get your GERD in check just in time for summer.

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Four Signs That It Might Be Time For Reflux Surgery

The issue with many GERD treatments is that they aim to control the symptoms of GERD including heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, or difficulty swallowing, rather than addressing the root cause of GERD. When your GERD treatments fail to relieve the symptoms of your GERD, you may need anti-reflux surgery to reverse the issue that is causing your GERD. Below are four signs it might be time for reflux surgery.

Diagnosing LPR: How A PH Impedance Test Works

There are several ways of diagnosing LPR, such as with a barium esophagram, an esophageal manometry, a 48 hour Ph capsule, and a 24 hour Ph impedance test. Today, we’re going to discuss the last of these.

4 Complications Of Untreated GERD

When you don’t immediately diagnose or treat your GERD, long-term complications can arise that sometimes cannot be corrected, even after finally treating your GERD. Below, we will take a look at a few possible complications of GERD and how you can more earlier diagnose and treat your GERD, before these issues wreak havoc.