As the name suggests, esophageal cancer refers to cancer that occurs in the esophagus. Esophageal cancer can occur anywhere along the esophagus and is considered one of the rarer forms of cancer. It’s also associated strongly with patients who have untreated GERD. Let’s take a look at some of the most surprising esophageal cancer statistics.
Read MorePicking the right acid reflux doctor is never easy. Web searches can sometimes prove fruitless or they can uncover an overwhelming amount of information. There are many factors to consider and oftentimes the information you do get offers conflicting advice about what physician is best suited to your needs. When choosing a physician to help manage acid reflux, there are three important factors to consider:
Read MoreIf you or your doctor suspect you might have Gastroesophageal reflux disease , the first step to treating your condition is to confirm a diagnosis. There are a few different tests your reflux specialist may use to do this, and which one they use may vary based on your specific needs. Below, we’ll take a look at four of the most commonly used tests to diagnose GERD, all of which are offered at Tampa Bay Reflux Center.
Read MoreFor many people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, exercise can often mean exacerbating the uncomfortable symptoms of GERD, including acid reflux and heartburn, which often leaves to a conundrum. You don’t want to give up exercise, but the workout routine you are doing now is only making things worse. Rather than dropping exercise altogether, let’s take a look at some of the best exercises for GERD.
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