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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....

7 Tips for Managing GERD During the Holidays

by The Surgical Clinic | Dec 30, 2020 | Acid Reflux, General Surgery, GERD

Most of us crave our favorite comfort foods during the holidays, but they often come with a range of side effects relating to digestive issues. Experiencing heartburn or acid reflux can really take away from the holiday spirit. To help you avoid one of the most common...

GERD Awareness: The Condition and Treatment

by The Surgical Clinic | Nov 30, 2019 | GERD

GERD Awareness Part 1: Understanding GERD Do you have chronic heartburn or acid reflux? You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD for short. It can be easy to confuse each of these conditions, but in this article, we hope to create more GERD awareness. GERD...

Real and Permanent Help for GERD!

by The Surgical Clinic | May 18, 2017 | General Surgery, GERD, News

By Dr Trudie Goers It is an exciting time of change and innovation in surgical gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatment. A weak muscle at the bottom of the esophagus called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) can allow the backward flow of stomach acid and...

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