The liquid diet. It’s one of the least talked about aspects of anti-reflux surgery, but unfortunately it’s also one of the worst. The fact of the matter is that if you’re undergoing an anti-reflux surgery, chances are you’ll spend at least two weeks on a liquid diet (LINX is the exception). Here are a few key tips that should help you successfully survive yours:
Read MoreWhen it comes to reflux issues, many people rely on their primary care physicians to diagnose and compile a treatment plan. While this may work for people with intermittent reflux issues, for those with chronic reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, seeing a reflux specialist is the best way to go.
Read MoreDid you know that April is Esophageal Awareness Month? As the name would suggest, this month aims to bring awareness to esophageal diseases, most notably esophageal cancer. We’ll take a look at some statistics around esophageal cancer and GERD, and the connection between GERD and esophageal cancer.
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