Have you found yourself finding it difficult to swallow lately? If it’s been accompanied by chest pain, severe heartburn, or persistent regurgitation, you might have achalasia. This condition affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people whose achalasia symptoms range from mild discomfort while eating to extreme pain and malnutrition. If you suspect that you have a gastrointestinal issue like achalasia, one of our reflux experts can help you get a diagnosis.
Read MoreFor many of our readers, heartburn at night is the worst. All you want to do is get a good night’s sleep, but instead you’re afflicted stomach pains, acid back up, and more. In today’s blog, we’re going to tell you exactly why your heartburn is worse while you sleep, and the simple way you can relieve your nights of it— by changing your sleeping position.
Read MoreIt’s not uncommon to have a hiatal hernia without even knowing it. In fact, nearly 90% of people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have a hiatal hernia as well. In this article, we will discuss what a hiatal hernia is and what the best hiatal hernia treatment options are for you.
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