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Risk Factors for GERD

by The Surgical Clinic | Dec 1, 2023 | Acid Reflux, GERD

We’ve all felt uncomfortable bloating or experienced a touch of heartburn resulting from acid reflux. In its occasional form, acid reflux is generally a mild and transient condition, usually resolved with some dietary adjustments or over-the-counter remedies....

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

Even though general surgery covers common ailments, it is still considered a specific type of surgical discipline. General surgery includes a core knowledge of anatomy, physiology, metabolism, immunology, nutrition, pathology, wound healing, and other areas common to...

GERD Diet: Foods to Avoid and Foods that Help

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. GERD symptoms include heartburn, or a burning sensation in the chest or throat. Additional symptoms are difficulty swallowing...

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...

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? What is a hiatal hernia? A hiatal hernia happens when the upper part of your stomach bulges through a hole in your diaphragm. The diaphragm is a large muscle that naturally has a hole, or opening, so the esophagus can connect to the stomach....

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Risk Factors for GERD

Acid Reflux: The Causes and Treatments

Common Types of General Surgery Procedures

GERD Diet: Foods to Avoid and Foods that Help

How Common is GERD?

Is a Hiatal Hernia to Blame for Your Acid Reflux?

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