Frequent acid reflux is called gastroesophageal acid reflux disease, or GERD for short. Roughly 1 in 5 adults in the US suffer from GERD every year, and the number of people hospitalized for it count in the millions, with 4.7 million being hospitalized in 2010 alone. Chronic acid reflux results from a weak lower esophageal…
Patients who have gallbladder removal surgery sometimes experience heartburn afterward. What are the causes of heartburn after gallbladder surgery? Do people suffer more severe acid reflux after gallbladder removal? If you’ve recently had a cholecystectomy, heartburn may be troubling you more than it ever did before, but you may be surprised to learn that this…
When it comes to acid reflux—and particularly gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—we’re all used to hearing how your diet can affect it. Cutting out trigger foods can help manage GERD, but sometimes, stress can play a role as well. If you’ve ever felt acid reflux symptoms get worse when you’re worried or anxious, you’re not alone….
Acid reflux surgery treats the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) at their source. We perform this surgery laparoscopically, using small incisions and a tiny camera to make the changes needed to treat your acid reflux. After surgery, you may experience some pain or discomfort, and you will need to adjust your diet to minimize…
