GERD Awareness Week 2022: Everything You Should Know

It’s GERD Awareness Week, and the team here at the Tampa Bay Reflux Center would like to send out some words of support and encouragement during this time. After all, recent statistics show that roughly 18.1-27.8% of Americans struggle with GERD (this statistic hasn’t been reevaluated since 2014, and the estimate is as high as 30%). In this blog, we will take a look at the answers to several questions, including: is GERD a serious disease, how can I protect myself from GERD, and is GERD a lifelong illness.

Treating Achalasia: How A Heller Myotomy Works

Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder that prevents the esophagus from emptying properly. It makes swallowing difficult and impedes your ability to pass food and liquid from your esophagus to your stomach. Achalasia is the result of damaged nerve fibers in the esophagus.

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GERD & Anxiety: All You Need to Know

Many of our patients ask us: can GERD cause anxiety and panic attacks? While most of us imagine anxiety triggers as being more subliminal, the threat of an acid reflux attack can be and is crippling to some people. In this blog, we’re going to explore why GERD and anxiety might be linked and answer the questions “does GERD cause anxiety” and “how do I overcome anxiety and GERD?”

Do I Really Need GERD Surgery?

Are you or a loved one struggling with persistent acid reflux? Do you need to rely on antacids and over-the-counter (OTC) acid reducers just to function? If so, you might need to address your symptoms with a surgical repair before they lead to something worse. In this blog, we’ll be answering the following common questions we hear at the Tampa Bay Reflux Center: is surgery necessary for GERD, is surgery the only way to fix GERD, and what is the success rate of GERD surgery?

Exploring The Pros And Cons of Reflux Surgery

Are you suffering from the daily woes of GERD? If so, you’ve probably tried many different things, including medications like famotidine and omeprazole. If you find that you’re still popping antacids, even after these medications, it’s time to seek out a better solution! In this blog, we’re going to take a look at the pros and cons of reflux surgery. We’ll also answer some common questions: how successful is surgery for acid reflux, how long does acid reflux surgery last, and when should I get acid reflux surgery?