Tag Archives: GERD Treatments

Sufferers of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) know that lesions are a possible symptom of Barrett’s esophagus, and a dangerous possible complication of GERD. While there have been surgical treatments for lesions for some time, there is a new less invasive technique that is proving to be both safe and effective. [Read more]

Heartburn is a serious problem that affects 20- 40% of the population in the western world. It can interrupt your diet and lifestyle, causing a great pain and even agony. If you are experiencing serious reflux symptoms in Albany or anywhere else, you may want to consider a few ways that lifestyle changes can improve your heart burn and lessen your symptoms. [Read more]

For those with problems swallowing and digesting food, an outpatient test called an esophageal manometry may be required. This is a fancy term for a test used to understand the physiology of how your esophagus functions. The results of this test can be used to help determine the diagnosis of a swallowing problem. [Read more]

If you have found yourself wondering “what is acid reflux” and “why is it affecting me,” then you are not alone. Acid reflux often begins when your lower esophageal sphincter is weakened and doesn’t close properly after you swallow, allowing food and stomach acid to return back up your esophagus. [Read more]

If you think you are experiencing frequent heartburn or acid reflux there is a chance that you have gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. But what is acid reflux, and why are you experiencing it so often? [Read more]

People who have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) often have a burning sensation, or heartburn, in their chest as a result of acid reflux. Acid reflux happens when the stomach acid splashes upwards into the esophagus. This occurs when the lower sphincter muscles relaxes and opens, and if the sphincter muscles are damaged or weak acid reflux may become a common occurrence. [Read more]

Approximately four out of five people that suffer from regular Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms, have nighttime heartburn. [Read more]

A number of home remedies and lifestyle changes have been proven to help prevent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) for thousands of people who suffer from the disease. Often, what helps relieve one person’s heartburn may not touch the burning in the chest that another person feels, so it’s important to find out what works for you. [Read more]

One of the tests your doctor may order if you suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a PH test. This test will show how much acid escapes from your stomach into your esophagus, and how long acid is staying in that area. These stomach acids are responsible for the heartburn symptoms experienced by many GERD sufferers, and can also lead to ulcers and other complications. It is important to measure their levels to determine what treatment is advisable. This test is often used if no evidence of GERD shows up during an endoscopy, but you are still experiencing GERD symptoms. This test is also sometimes used to measure how effective your current GERD treatment is. [Read more]

If you suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), there’s nothing more frustrating than wondering which foods will set off your heartburn. You likely already have a long list of foods that you know to avoid. However, with so many foods on the ‘danger’ list, is there anything left to eat? What about your favorite forbidden foods – is it safe to eat these on occasion? Follow these five tips to get started on a stomach-friendly GERD diet.
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