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 MoreDo you struggle with a consistently sore throat or a constant urge to clear your throat? If your vocal cords are always hoarse and irritated, you may be suffering with silent reflux. Luckily, silent reflux treatment is as straightforward as other reflux diseases; the most challenging part is recognizing that this is what’s causing your problems!
Read MoreIn just the last couple of years people have been going crazy for gluten-free diets (even non-Celiacs!). If you suffer from GERD and have been wondering whether to eliminate gluten from your diet, it’s important to first educate yourself a bit. Let’s take a look at whether the diet actually has anything to offer for people with symptoms of acid reflux and GERD.
Summer is well on its way; we can feel it in the air! Health and vaccination experts are predicting that we could see sufficient herd immunity by mid to late July. This is exciting news— we’ve all been cooped up for so long! As we start thinking about emerging from quarantine cocoons, a great many of us probably want to lose some weight, too. Unfortunately, exercise can be a painful endeavor for patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Read MoreFor many people, coffee is the lifeblood of their morning rituals. Its rich, bold taste and pleasant aroma make rising for the day an actually manageable feat, touching the soul at the first sip, as many say. But for some unlucky few, drinking coffee causes coffee heartburn or acid reflux. There are a few solutions out that may help you reduce your heartburn while still enjoying your morning cup. But they’re not for . That’s when it may be time to call it quits.
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