Anyone who has gastroesophageal reflux disease or severe heartburn will probably say it is an unpleasant condition. Doctors say diagnosing the problem is also frustrating, but new and more comfortable ...
Chocolate was the worst. The sweet stuff instantly transformed Sherri Loughlin's stomach into a bubbling cauldron that overflowed with acid. The fluid would splash back into her esophagus, creating ...
While both groups had weight-loss success, the first group had better outcomes reducing their acid reflux symptoms compared to the group who just had gastric bypass. “This is the first study to ...
“This incisionless procedure can significantly improve quality of life for our patients,” said Dr. Peters in the news release. “Many reflux patients are unable to drink carbonated or caffeinated ...
Have antacids and other medications to help control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) failed to bring relief? Have you changed your diet but still suffer frequent heartburn or other uncomfortable ...
Portsmouth Regional Hospital is now offering a new treatment for chronic acid reflux. The procedure, transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), creates a barrier at the top of the stomach to prevent ...
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A cutting-edge procedure at a Little Rock hospital is helping patients with chronic acid reflux get relief. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is one of the most prevalent ...
Bingham Memorial Hospital is now offering a brand new procedure for acid reflux patients. The hospital says the procedure is a lot easier on patients than other procedures have been in the past. Acid ...
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Baptist Health Gastroenterology Clinic in Little Rock is introducing a new comprehensive evaluation to identify the root cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients.