Hiatal Hernia Surgery Question: I have GERD and have been told that I may need surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. Can you please explain the surgery? Will my GERD be resolved? What are the potential risks related to the surgery? Answer: Since its introduction, laparoscopic surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has become one […]
Overlap of Fibromyalgia and IBS Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition marked by muscle pain all over the body, sleep problems, and fatigue. FM is often accompanied by emotional and mental distress and affects about 4 million U.S. adults, or about 2% of the adult population. We do not know what specifically causes IBS and FM […]
Tips on Finding a Doctor Whether your healthcare provider is a family doctor or a specialist (like a gastroenterologist), there are certain qualities to look for to help you get the care you need for your constipation. Here is a checklist of questions to consider: Is your healthcare provider sympathetic? Does he or she listen […]
Whether your doctor is a family healthcare provider or a specialist (like a gastroenterologist), there are certain qualities to look for to help you get the care you need for your gastroparesis. Here are some tips on things to consider: Is your healthcare provider sympathetic? Does he or she listen carefully as you explain your […]
Whether your doctor is a family doctor or a specialist (like a gastroenterologist), there are certain qualities to look for to help you get the care you need for your gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Use these tips to help you find a doctor that is right for you. Here is a checklist of questions to […]
Personal Story
Linda’s personal story of living with silent reflux I am a 60 year old female. My illness started about a year ago. My only symptoms are a cough and the feeling of needing to clear my throat. That’s it. No indigestion or burning in my throat. At the very beginning, I would have these coughing […]
The H2 blockers (also called H2 antagonists) were the first effective drugs for peptic ulcer. In the 1980s, they were the mainstay of treatment for ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Now, antibiotics cure non-NSAID ulcers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are better for GERD. Therefore, H2 antagonists face an uncertain future as prescription drugs. […]
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition marked by an abnormality in the lining of the lower esophagus. It is believed to be 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 […]
Anti-reflux medications are highly effective and serve as an important foundation for the treatment of bothersome GERD-related symptoms. Three common medications for the treatment of GERD are H2 Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), Potassium competitive acid blockers (PCABs) and Promotility agents. H2 blockers H2 blockers reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach and […]