How to Reduce Your Symptoms of GERD Before a Date Night

Let’s take a look at some common questions about GERD that may affect what decisions you make during your next date: how can I relax my GERD at night, what relieves GERD right away, and what makes GERD worse at night?

Treating Achalasia: How A Balloon Dilation Works

Dealing with Achalasia is no easy task, and though the disorder is not curable, fortunately, it is treatable. Generally, there are four treatment options for dealing with Achalasia, but the best nonsurgical treatment known to provide lasting effects is a Balloon Dilation. Read about how a balloon dilation can ease the symptoms of Achalasia and how the procedure works.

When Does a Hiatal Hernia Require Treatment?

In the realm of hernias, all are usually painful and warrant a trip to the doctor. However, paraesophageal hernias, a type of hiatal hernia, are incredibly dangerous if left untreated. First and foremost, what is a paraesophageal hernia? This type of hernia occurs when portions of the stomach slip upwards into the space where the esophagus is (the small opening that separates these is called the hiatus). Let’s take a look at what causes a hiatal hernia, how to determine if you need hiatal hernia treatment, and what hiatal hernia surgery involves.

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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.