421- Personal Daily Diary for All GI Disorders
Using a Personal Daily Symptom Diary for 2–4 weeks can help you learn more about how your body may be reacting to certain things in your life, such as diet, exercise, stress, and sleep. A Daily Diary aims to help you better understand your gastrointestinal (GI) illness. When you keep a detailed record of stool […]
Disorders of the Throat & Esophagus: 2021 NES

Disorders of the Throat & Esophagus – Presented by Dr. John Pandolfino This video is a part of the 2021 Norton Education Series: 30th Anniversary Event which was broadcast on November 6 & 7, 2021. Warning: Some of the educational videos in this program contain graphic images of the human body related to medical procedures […]
Pharmacologic & Surgical Treatments for Esophageal Disorders: 2021 NES

Treatments for Esophageal Disorders – Presented by Dr. Ronnie Fass This video is a part of the 2021 Norton Education Series: 30th Anniversary Event which was broadcast on November 6 & 7, 2021. Warning: Some of the educational videos in this program contain graphic images of the human body related to medical procedures and for […]
411 How to Qualify for Social Security Benefits
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are more common than people think. Even though almost everyone has occasional bouts of GI issues, thousands of people have chronic and severe GI disorders that can make it impossible for them to work. If you have worked in the past but can’t work now because of a GI disorder that you expect to last a year or more, you can file a […]
549 – Do I Need Another Endoscopy?
This Clinical Corner article explains the current guidelines for how often an endoscopy should be performed in patients with GERD or Barrett’s Esophagus.
527 – Barrett’s Esophagus
Norman Barrett was a pathologist. In 1950, he described an abnormality in the lining of the lower esophagus that bears his name (i.e., Barrett’s esophagus). We now believe that it is due to severe, longstanding, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Significantly, most people with GERD have no such abnormality. Nevertheless, the presence of Barrett’s esophagus is an important observation since those who have it are at greater than normal risk of developing cancer of the esophagus. A review of diagnosis, management, and treatment. Revised and updated 2012.
548 – Barrett’s Esophagus and Diet
Patients with Barrett’s esophagus are often confused about dietary recommendations. This Clinical Corner article outlines our current understanding of how certain foods may affect those who suffer from reflux, GERD, or Barrett’s esophagus; and gives some general guidelines for eating patterns that may prevent worsening symptoms.