Diagnosing GERD and then subsequently treating the condition can sometimes be difficult, which is why we’ve put together this guide that describes how the process works.
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Acid reflux surgeries are the most effective way to treat your acid reflux and GERD long-term, and with modern technology the process of undergoing anti-reflux surgery is fairly simple. The biggest challenge patients face when they undergo GERD surgery: a liquid diet. Here is how the liquid diet recovery goes, as well as some tips to make sure you get through it safely.
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For people who suffer from occasional heartburn to those who suffer from chronic heartburn, monitoring both the frequency and timing of your symptoms as well as possible heartburn triggers is an invaluable exercise in diagnosing chronic acid reflux called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. One of the best ways to do this is using a heartburn food and symptom diary. Below, we’ll discuss the benefits of keeping a food diary in monitoring and treating GERD.
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While you’ve probably heard of acid reflux, did you know there’s another type of reflux called silent reflux? Though they share half of a name, the two forms of reflux are very different. In this article we will describe the differences between silent reflux (more formally known as laryngopharyngeal reflux disease) and acid reflux including symptoms, treatments, and when it’s time to see a reflux specialist.
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Heartburn is an extremely common ailment. In fact, research shows that nearly one-third of Americans have heartburn at least once a month and 10% of them experience it almost every day. One survey showed that over half of the people with heartburn suffer from symptoms both during the day and at night and more than 75% of them said that heartburn keeps them awake at night. Because it affects so many people, we get a lot of questions from patients about heartburn. Today, we’re answering some of the most common heartburn FAQ’s.
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