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GERD Can Develop Due to Hernias

Posted: Dec 28 in Resources by

If a patient is suffering from indigestion in Dallas and doesn’t know the cause, they should know that GERD can often develop because of hernias. GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease, and a hernia is a protrusion of any internal organ through a weakness or abnormal opening in the muscle around it. The sort of hernia that often causes GERD is hiatal hernia, which protrudes through an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, a broad muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and helps in breathing. The place where the hernia bulges up from the diaphragm is called the hiatus, and this is also the place where the esophagus passes through to the stomach. The esophagus, which is part of the very long and complicated gastrointestinal tract, is the long tube where food makes its way from the mouth and throat and into the stomach.

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New Guidelines for Treating Barrett’s esophagus

Posted: Mar 24 in Resources by

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new guidelines to recommend the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat and remove precancerous cells in people who have Barrett’s esophagus, which is a condition caused by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Two million Americans are affected by Barrett’s esophagus and it’s the leading cause of esophageal cancer. Previously, people who had Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and related heartburn symptoms where traditionally treated through a “watch and wait” method.

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GERD Esophagus Damage May Not Be Linked To Stomach Acid

Posted: Oct 26 in Resources by

A new study may give doctors and scientists a better understanding of how acid reflux triggers the development of reflux esophagitis—an esophagus injury related to GERD.

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What Medications Can Aggravate GERD?

Posted: Aug 11 in Resources by

People who suffer from heartburn or acid reflux two or more times a week may be prescribed GERD medications to help alleviate symptoms, such as proton pump inhibitors that reduced the production of stomach acids. In addition to taking any GERD medications that your doctor prescribes, you should also talk to your doctor about any other medications you’re taking as some drugs can actually make GERD symptoms worse.

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Why You Can’t Ignore GERD

Posted: Jun 21 in Resources by

If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably had heartburn at least once in your life. If, however, you have been experiencing it more than twice a week, it’s possible that you have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a more serious chronic condition.

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Laryngospasm: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Posted: May 12 in Resources by

In addition to the pain of heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can sometimes lead to a condition known as laryngospasm. Laryngospasm refers to a temporary spasm of the vocal chords that can block your airway and leave you unable to speak or breathe. Find out more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of laryngospasm.

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Acid Reflux Drugs Cause Rebound Symptoms

Posted: Feb 19 in Resources by

While proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) treat acid reflux symptoms very effectively, a new study suggests that patients who stop using them may experience rebound symptoms. Researchers at Copenhagen University studied 120 healthy adults who had no symptoms or history of acid reflux disease. The participants who took daily doses of the PPI Nexium for eight [...]

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