For patients struggling with acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophogeal reflux disease), many doctors will prescribe PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) or recommend over the counter medication such as Tums, Rolaids, Pepcid, or Zantac. However, the ingredients commonly found in PPIs can cause damage if they are used as long-term solutions to reflux. Learn more about exactly what’s inside PPIs:
Read MoreDo you suffer from persistent heartburn that is associated with general chest pressure or pain? If so, you may be suffering from a hiatal hernia. However, most people don’t have any symptoms at all with this type of hernia. In this post, we’ll answer some common questions regarding hiatal hernias, including how do you check for a hiatal hernia, can you physically feel a hiatal hernia, when should you suspect a hiatal hernia, and how is a hiatal hernia treated?
Read MorePretty much everyone has experienced pesky heartburn in their life at some point; however, some of those individuals repeatedly struggle with the fiery chest pain and stomach upset that acid reflux causes. In this post, we’ll answer when should you see a doctor about reflux, who should I consult for acid reflux, and can doctors do anything for acid reflux?
Read MoreYou wake up in the middle of the night to pain radiating from your chest. Could this be it? Are you about to take the plunge into the unknown and say your final goodbyes to the ones you love? It’s possible…or maybe you just need to take a Tums and lay off the buffalo wings before b
The scenario sounds almost laughable, but if you’ve ever suffered from severe chronic heartburn you’ll understand that a heart attack and heartburn have very similar symptoms, which makes it confusing and alarming to determine what’s happening if you start experiencing them. It’s not uncommon for people to mistake severe heartburn for a heart attack, or vice versa.
The following list will help make the differences a little clearer.
Read MoreAre you looking into reflux surgeries? Perhaps you already have one scheduled. If so, you might be searching for answers to the following questions: how do I prepare for an upcoming surgery, and what is the best way to prepare your body for surgery? In this post, we’ll take a look at how you can prepare for your upcoming surgery and go over each of our reflux surgeries briefly.
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