Whether you’re indulging in a Christmas ham or eating some chocolate that you found in your stocking, there’s no denying that the holiday season can be a little harder than normal on your digestive system. This is especially true if you suffer from acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Managing your acid reflux can be […]
How Does A Doctor Test For Acid Reflux?
Roughly 30 percent of Americans experience heartburn on occasion, and if it begins to happen more frequently, the condition is known as acid reflux. Acid reflux is categorized by a chronic irritation of a person’s esophageal lining as a result of stomach acid making its way up into your esophageal canal. Stomach acid is very […]
How To Control And Reduce GERD Symptoms During The Summer
To many Minnesotans, the summer months are filled with picnics, barbeques and ice cold drinks, and while that all may sound delicious, this new dietary pattern can be extremely hard on your stomach if you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease. With that said, if you keep some helpful tips in mind, you can enjoy all […]
When is Heartburn Cause for Concern?
Thanksgiving means different things to people, but to gastrointestinal specialists, the holiday is associated with one specific health condition – heartburn. Millions of Americans have experienced heartburn or acid reflux on at least once occasion, and considering that overeating is one of the driving factors behind the condition, the Thanksgiving holiday is a big time […]
7 Signs Your Heartburn Could Be A More Serious Issue
Every day, millions of people experience an unpleasant heartburn sensation after eating a meal. For many, this experience happens once in a blue moon, or only after they eat a specific combination of foods. For others, their heartburn could be a sign of a more serious medical problem lying just beneath the surface. But how […]
7 Tips For Managing Acid Reflux Without Surgery
If you’re dealing with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease, every meal can be a battle. Not only can regurgitated stomach acid be uncomfortable, it can actually be damaging to your esophageal canal and increase your risk of cancer, so it’s not something that should be ignored. Surgery can often help manually strengthen your esophageal […]