When 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 MoreAccording to the American Gastroenterological Association, studies suggest that around one-third of the U.S. population suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease. Despite its prevalence, though, there’s still a lot that people don’t understand about the condition. That’s why today we’re highlighting everything you need to know about GERD, so you can stay informed about what GERD is and educate others who may be suffering from the condition.
Read MoreDiagnosing GERD and then subsequently treating the condition can sometimes be difficult, which is why we’ve put together this guide that describes how the process works.
Read MoreAcid reflux surgeries are the most effective way to treat your acid reflux and GERD long-term, and with modern technology the process of undergoing anti-reflux surgery is fairly simple. The biggest challenge patients face when they undergo GERD surgery: a liquid diet. Here is how the liquid diet recovery goes, as well as some tips to make sure you get through it safely.
Read MoreFor people who suffer from occasional heartburn to those who suffer from chronic heartburn, monitoring both the frequency and timing of your symptoms as well as possible heartburn triggers is an invaluable exercise in diagnosing chronic acid reflux called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. One of the best ways to do this is using a heartburn food and symptom diary. Below, we’ll discuss the benefits of keeping a food diary in monitoring and treating GERD.
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