Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication: Frequently Asked Questions

Here at the Tampa Bay Reflux Center, one of the best resolutions to GERD we offer is the Lap Nissen procedure. Also known as a Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, this procedure will eliminate your acid reflux symptoms for good. However, it is major surgery and it has its own risks associated with it. Let’s take a look at the most commonly asked questions we hear at our clinic, including how long does it take to recover from Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, how do I prepare for Laparoscopic Fundoplication, and what happens after Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication?

The 15 Esophageal Cancer Risk Factors

Esophageal cancer is a disease that claims the lives of more than fifteen thousand Americans every year, and many of the risk factors for esophageal cancer can be avoided or eliminated. In this post, we’ll take a look at some esophageal cancer causes (also known as the risk factors for esophageal cancer) and point out some esophageal cancer symptoms that individuals should look out for.

The Dangers and Side Effects of Antacids

Do you have persistent heartburn? How many antacids do you go through in a single day? If you’ve ever taken a look at the label on the back of that bottle, you may have noticed that you’re not supposed to keep popping them; however, if you don’t, you’re suffering and breathing fire. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the side effects and dangers of antacid (one type of heartburn medication) use. So, why are antacids bad for you, can taking antacids daily be harmful, and what are the main side effects of antacids?

Can GERD Cause Barrett’s Esophagus?

Many people live out their daily lives, struggling with heartburn, thinking that it’s a normal part of their lives. What they don’t know, however, is that persistent heartburn (also known as GERD) is actually a serious condition. Left untreated, GERD can actually wreak havoc on your esophagus and cause complications like Barrett’s Esophagus - chronic inflammation of the esophagus.

Conditions That Feel Like Heartburn, But Aren’t

Heartburn is an uncomfortable condition, but it tends to be mistaken for other conditions that are far more serious. Let’s take a look at these conditions and how they manifest; this way you can work through your symptoms and either put your mind at ease or seed medical help for another condition. In this article we’ll take a look at what can be mistaken for heartburn and answer a few questions we hear frequently at the Tampa Bay Reflux Center: can anxiety feel like heartburn, and does angina feel like heartburn?