The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the usual joys of this season: food, fun, and family. Unfortunately, for many of us the holiday season also brings with it a heaping plate of stress— this year more than ever! This added stress can take its toll on us mentally and physically, and manifest in unpleasant symptoms making this time of year much more difficult.
Read MoreDid you know that prolonged acid reflux can wreak havoc on your smile? Acid reflux can erode the enamel on your teeth, causing them to be more susceptible to disease or wear. However, you can work to better guard your teeth against acid reflux teeth erosion. Below, we will share some ways to protect your teeth from acid reflux.
Read MoreThere are two primary types of reflux surgery available for patients with GERD which we perform here at Tampa Bay Reflux Center: Lap Nissen Fundoplication, and the LINX surgery. Both are either minimally invasive or noninvasive, are performed as outpatient procedures here in our office, and have proven incredibly effective in the treatment of GERD.
Read MoreOne of four conditions we treat at the Tampa Bay Reflux Center, hiatal hernias are a less common source of heartburn in many of our patients. This condition can be corrected with surgery, but it still can cause moderate discomfort. In this post, we’ll take a look at the answers to some common questions like what is the main cause of hiatal hernias, who is at risk for hiatal hernias, and are hiatal hernias common?
Read MoreThere are a few different heartburn medications that your doctor may have you try if you are diagnosed with reflux. Of these, H2 blockers tend to be the mildest, so most providers start with this type of medication. In this post, we’ll take a look at three extremely common patient questions: are H2 blockers harmful, how long can you take H2 blockers, and what are the side effects of long-term use of H2 blockers?
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