When it comes to Halloween candy and heartburn, some treats can also cause tricks a few hours later. It’s especially important for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to sort through their candy bags and leave the heartburn-causing treats behind, so we’ve done the legwork on figuring out which Halloween candy is safe to eat. These are some of our favorite Halloween treats that are less likely trigger GERD symptoms in most patients.
Read MoreLap Nissen Fundoplication is one of three anti-reflux surgeries available for the long-term treatment of GERD. Today we’re sharing everything you need to know about the procedure, from what happens during Lap Nissen Fundoplication to the benefits of the procedure and what the Lap Nissen Fundoplication recovery process looks like.
Read MoreOver time if left untreated, GERD can cause complications and even more serious life-threatening illnesses. Some of the most common conditions that patients with GERD are more susceptible to developing are: barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer, esophageal ulcers, and esophageal stricture. We’re talking about them today on the blog!
Read MoreOccasional acid reflux is a normal part of life, but what most patients don’t realize is that there’s a point where your reflux strays from “the norm” and starts to become a warning sign of a more serious chronic condition like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The problem is determining how much reflux is “normal” and how much is “too much”. One of the biggest questions that we get from patients is “how do I know how much reflux is too much?”, and it’s one we’re answering today here on the blog.
Read MoreMany people mistakenly treat the symptoms of chronic acid reflux or GERD rather than the root cause. Below, we will discuss how to treat acid reflux and GERD and why you shouldn’t rely on medication to treat your acid reflux.
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