Author: Palmyra Surgical
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Signs of Success after Lap Band Surgery
As you transition into a healthier lifestyle after Lap Band Surgery, you’ll likely be keeping track of all the weight loss success signs you possibly can.
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No Butts about It: Quit Smoking to Relieve Heartburn
If you are a long term tobacco user, then there is a distinct possibility that you are already dealing with chronic heartburn and GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. While treatment options like fundoplication can reverse the cause of frequent heartburn by repairing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a lot of GERD surgeons are hesitant to…
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Long Term Consequences of PPIs
When it comes to treating chronic heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) there are only a few options that stand apart from the rest.
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Attack of the Silent GERD
While a majority of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients experience painful symptoms like acid reflux and frequent heartburn, GERD’s symptoms aren’t always so detectible. When heartburn doesn’t shed light on potential GERD, there are a variety of symptoms to identify the disease’s acidic damage to the respiratory system, teeth, voice box and throat.
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Paddling Away the Pounds
Developing a more active lifestyle after surgery for weight loss often involves trying new things. As you adjust to your healthier life and shrinking waistline after LAP-BAND, you may encounter many new opportunities that will help you find a fitter future. With so many different activities for exercise available, there’s no reason to devote all…
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Unusual Acid Reflux Symptoms
Acid reflux affects an estimated 33 percent of people in the United States, yet the majority of these people may not even realize they have acid reflux. More often than not, the symptoms of acid reflux can be less than obvious and easily mistaken for a different medical issue. Untreated acid reflux, also known as…
