Posts tagged lower esophageal sphincter
Understanding The Lower Esophageal Sphincter And Why It Weakens

We can’t always control the factors that cause our lower esophageal sphincter to deteriorate, but there are some things we can do to make sure we are caring for our LES, particularly if we fall under the risk factors for GERD. Here’s everything you should know about the lower esophageal sphincter and how to prevent it from becoming damaged. 

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5 Esophageal Disorders Everyone Should Know About

Esophageal disorders affect the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach called the esophagus. There are a few common disorders that can affect how well the esophagus can do its job—luckily many of these esophageal disorders are easily treated with the right reflux doctors. We’ll discuss five common esophageal disorders that everyone should be aware of.

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How to Support a Loved One with GERD

If you have a friend or loved one who suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, you know dealing with symptoms is not just difficult for the person being triggered. GERD can also be hard on the people who surround them. In this article, we will explore a few ways you can be there for your friend or loved one enduring the uncomfortable symptoms of GERD.  

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TIF 101: Exploring The Pros And Cons Of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

Choosing which anti-reflux surgery is best for you can be difficult. Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) is a type of partial fundoplication, that’s done endoscopically (through the mouth) to treat GERD. In this article, we will share the pros, cons, recovery details, and cost of TIF surgery to see if it is the best option for you.

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