Many of the new changes brought on by chronic acid reflux have the power to alter or even take over our lives. If you’ve noticed that what used to be occasional reflux is now creeping more steadily into your life and impacting your daily activities, you may be experiencing the signs of GERD, a more serious condition that stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Read MoreSeptember is Achalasia Awareness Month, which aims to bring awareness and understanding to the rare, incurable disease. Achalasia Awareness Month was started by the Achalasia Awareness Organization as a grassroots effort to educate and motivate the public around the disease. Below, we discuss how to bring awareness to Achalasia both in September and year-round.
Read MoreAs the name suggests, esophageal cancer refers to cancer that occurs in the esophagus. Esophageal cancer can occur anywhere along the esophagus and is considered one of the rarer forms of cancer. It’s also associated strongly with patients who have untreated GERD. Let’s take a look at some of the most surprising esophageal cancer statistics.
Read MorePicking the right acid reflux doctor is never easy. Web searches can sometimes prove fruitless or they can uncover an overwhelming amount of information. There are many factors to consider and oftentimes the information you do get offers conflicting advice about what physician is best suited to your needs. When choosing a physician to help manage acid reflux, there are three important factors to consider:
Read MoreIf you or your doctor suspect you might have Gastroesophageal reflux disease , the first step to treating your condition is to confirm a diagnosis. There are a few different tests your reflux specialist may use to do this, and which one they use may vary based on your specific needs. Below, we’ll take a look at four of the most commonly used tests to diagnose GERD, all of which are offered at Tampa Bay Reflux Center.
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