A hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are both significant medical conditions that affect the upper gastrointestinal tract. A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach becomes displaced into the chest cavity. This displacement can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle responsible for preventing stomach acid from flowing back into…
GERD stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and is a fairly common digestive disorder. It’s a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus and can lead to symptoms like: Heartburn Regurgitation Chest pain Dr. Malladi is a board-certified surgeon specializing in minimally invasive bariatric, obesity, and general surgery. She is well-known for her surgical expertise…
Achalasia is a condition in which the lower end of your esophagus—called the lower esophageal sphincter or LES—fails to relax enough to let food through when you swallow. While the exact cause of achalasia is unknown, there are a number of ways to treat it, including surgery. Heller myotomy is a procedure in which the…
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…
Once you’re scheduled for your operation, your surgeon and a registered dietitian will have you start a diet to prepare for bariatric surgery. This diet is vital to the success of your operation, and if you don’t follow it, your surgery could be postponed. The goals of a pre-bariatric surgery diet include: Shrinking your liver…
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…
While losing weight requires personal commitment, it always helps to have support. Your family can be a great support to you. Following are some ideas on how to involve your family in your weight loss journey. Discuss Your Needs Openly First, it helps to talk about it openly with your family. Make a list of…
Acid reflux is often triggered by specific foods, so it stands to reason that avoiding those foods can help reduce the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<. In addition, there are foods that are beneficial when it comes to dealing with GERD, so adding them to your diet can help keep symptoms to a minimum….
If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how difficult it is to cope with the symptoms. You are not alone in your discomfort – in fact, the American College of Gastroenterology estimates that 60 million Americans experience GERD every single month. Approximately 1 in 5 U.S. adults suffer from this condition and…
Have you battled obesity for years, but can’t seem to lose the weight? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with obesity and obesity-related complications every day. Diet and exercise are not always effective or realistic solutions for those who have fought obesity for a long period of time. Does this sound familiar? In this…
Researchers from Taipei, Taiwan, have published a groundbreaking study that suggests patients with appendicitis have a higher prevalence of prior gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. This 2016 study, titled “Association between Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Appendicitis: A Population-Based Case-Control Study,” offers multiple opportunities for doctors to diagnose and assess patients who suffer from…
Every year around the Thanksgiving holiday, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) seeks to shed light on Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. During this time in particular, IFFGD encourages people with GERD symptoms to learn more about the condition and see a physician for assistance. What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common…
Acid reflux, also known as heartburn– that horrible burning feeling in the center of your chest – can has many physical and emotional causes. Obesity, age, eating habits and a history of hiatal hernia can cause acid reflux. But did you know that anxiety can also contribute to the condition? Being stressed or anxious causes…
