What is a laparoscopy? Or, what is laparoscopic surgery? For those of us used to the term, the insight comes immediately, but for someone who’s never heard about it, it can leave the procedure in a cloud of mystery as to the ins and the outs of the surgery. In that case, here is a little more information on laparoscopic surgeries and how they work.
Read MoreAchalasia is an esophageal motility condition that affects 1 in 100,000 people and has no cure. If you have been experiencing common symptoms of achalasia or were recently diagnosed with the disorder, you probably want to know more about it. In this article, we dive into the ins and outs of achalasia including what it is, the symptoms presented, how it’s diagnosed, and the most common methods of treatment.
Read MoreGastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can take a toll on your everyday life. Symptoms of GERD can be uncomfortable and keep you from doing the things you love, whether that’s enjoying different cuisines, exercising, or just sleeping through the night. Reflux doesn’t have to ruin your life though, and many people with GERD have opted to treat the root cause of their GERD with anti-reflux surgery. Below are five amazing ways anti-reflux surgery can change your life for the better.
Read MoreEducation is key to managing any condition, especially one like GERD, so here are some questions you should be asking during your consult to make sure you’re well on your way to understanding the diagnosis, treatment, and management stages of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
Read MoreLaryngopharyngeal reflux disease or LPR is also called “silent reflux” because of the fact that it does not always pose outward symptoms. Still, there are a number of symptoms that can be associated with silent reflux or LPR. Below, we discuss 5 silent reflux symptoms as well as LPR treatment and diagnosis.
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