Hiatal Hernia Repair combined with TIF procedure Eliminates Chronic Acid Reflux and PPI Use Barney and Mary bellow on the front porch. The beagles greet family and neighbors alike with their throaty howls. Jennie Y has had beagles all her life. This pair have been with her for over a decade… not nearly as long […]
What You Need to Know About PPIs and GERD
PPI Risks & Side Effects GERD Patients Should Know Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms are commonly treated with a class of medication called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). Prilosec and Nexium are two well-known PPIs that change the stomach’s chemical composition by reducing the acid level (increasing pH). Reduced acid back-wash from the stomach into the esophagus […]
Get The Better of GERD
Most people with serious GERD need more than pills to treat their problem. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is abnormally frequent or chronic acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when stomach fluid backs up, or refluxes, into the esophagus, exposing it to gastric acid and other contents. While occasional reflux is normal, for some, it can […]
For GERD Sufferers, Common Sick Days May Cause Major Pains
Following celebratory events, both patients and employers are feeling chronic heartburn’s impact What do the day after the Super Bowl, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo and the Fourth of July have in common? The day after national celebrations and holidays are often a time when many Americans – and their employers – feel the […]
How to Maintain Preventative Routines for GERD While Traveling
Establish traveling routines with an eye toward prevention. According to Maryville University, tertiary prevention, or preventing the worsening of an existing disease, “is the focus of most of today’s medical care.” For GERD patients, this is especially important, as preventative care can mean the difference between mild and more severe symptoms. The majority of preventative care measures for […]
November/Thanksgiving Week is GERD Awareness Time
Christine K’s story–is it allergies or something else?
Taking on GERD to Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer As a cancer survivor and financial counselor for an Indiana Hospital, Christine is especially aware maintaining a high quality of life. That’s why in 2009 when crackers and milk couldn’t alleviate the burning in her throat she experienced when sleeping, it was time for a […]
End of Year Healthcare Planning
If you’ve been considering having the TIF procedure to manage GERD symptoms, then as the end of the year approaches, ask yourself these healthcare plan questions… Have you met your annual insurance policy’s individual/family deductible? Do you have funds in your flexible spending account that need to be used by year end? Have you accrued […]
Ryan dives back into swimming now that his heartburn is relieved
Heartburn is more than inconvenient. NP02416-02 Ryan Final Triumphant Triathlete FINAL from EndoGastric Solutions on Vimeo. If heartburn symptoms are preventing you from doing your favorite form of exercise and holding you back from eating vegetables, read Ryan’s story; it might sound familiar. Starting Off When did you first start feeling acid reflux symptoms? […]
Cathy’s take on Acid Reflux – It’s not fun to “dill” with
Cathy struggled with Acid Reflux for years, and then found herself in a pickle. NP02415-02A Cathy TIF Patient Story with Pickles from EndoGastric Solutions on Vimeo. Like so many others, Cathy noticed in High School that certain foods like tomatoes and orange juice gave her intolerable stomach pains. At first she was able to endure with the […]