Last week was GERD Awareness Week, a week dedicated towards raising awareness about gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition that affects tens of millions of Americans. Many people associate GERD as simply heartburn or acid reflux, it’s a condition often viewed as a symptom rather than an actual disease. The fact of the matter is that many people simply aren’t aware of what GERD really is, the variety of symptoms it can cause, and the fact that it’s a very treatable condition.
Read MoreGastroesophageal reflux disease—or GERD—is the most common upper gastrointestinal disease found in older adults. For the elderly, the symptoms of GERD may be less present, though the disease may be more severe. Below, we will examine the symptoms, side effects and treatment options of gastroesophageal reflux disease in older adults.
Read MoreDr. Donovan Tapper is the newest addition to our team. He officially joined the ranks in 2016 after serving for 13 years in the Air Force as an active duty general surgeon.
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