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Acid Reflux: The Causes and Treatments

by The Surgical Clinic | Jan 1, 2023 | Acid Reflux

Acid reflux, also known as heartburn, is a common condition during which some of the stomach’s acidic contents travel back into the esophagus, causing uncomfortable symptoms. Although sometimes unavoidable, various factors increase your chances of symptoms. How common...

Common Types of General Surgery Procedures

by The Surgical Clinic | Sep 20, 2022 | Acid Reflux, Gallbladder, General Surgery, GERD

Whether general surgery or specialized surgery, we have a team of surgeons with a diverse set of skills, specialties, and experience. Due to the many types of conditions that we treat, some of our surgeons treat more specialized conditions, and some have training in...

8 Foods That Are Making Your GERD Worse

by The Surgical Clinic | Nov 30, 2021 | Acid Reflux, GERD

Everyone needs to eat, but for people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eating the wrong thing can have painful consequences. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid reaches the esophagus and causes irritation. Normally, the ring of muscle that connects...

How Common is GERD?

by The Surgical Clinic | Nov 22, 2021 | Acid Reflux, GERD

What is GERD? The week of November 21-27, 2021 is National Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week. It comes just in time for Thanksgiving when many Americans may experience heartburn associated with overeating. However, if heartburn occurs more...

Risk Factors for GERD

by The Surgical Clinic | Jun 1, 2021 | Acid Reflux, GERD

What are the Symptoms of GERD in Adults? If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, you are probably very familiar with its symptoms. They include more than occasional heartburn, frequent throat clearing, dry cough, water brash, and a bad taste in the...

Is a Hiatal Hernia to Blame for Your Acid Reflux?

by The Surgical Clinic | Mar 15, 2021 | Acid Reflux, General Surgery, GERD

What is a hiatal hernia? Acid reflux is a symptom linked to multiple medical conditions, for example, a hiatal hernia. One of the main causes of acid reflux is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This disease is caused by a malfunction of the lower esophageal...

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Acid Reflux: The Causes and Treatments

Common Types of General Surgery Procedures

8 Foods That Are Making Your GERD Worse

How Common is GERD?

Risk Factors for GERD

Is a Hiatal Hernia to Blame for Your Acid Reflux?

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