Author: Palmyra Surgical
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Acid Reflux Possibly an Immune Issue
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD may be the result of cells of the immune systems causing esophagus inflammation, according to a recent study. It’s long been understood that GERD is a direct result of digestive, acidic juices reaching the esophagus and burning it. However, this new study, conducted by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center…
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Diets vs. Lifestyle Changes
Going on a “diet” to lose weight has been a popular tool for years. Although diets can help people lose weight quickly, they often fail at keeping weight off long term. On the other hand, lifestyle changes incorporated in conjunction with weight control surgery, such as the Lap Band procedure in Columbus, help people maintain…
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Milk and Heartburn
A lot of people experience the burning sensation in the chest that occurs when acid from the stomach escapes into the esophagus. If this happens on a regular basis, you could have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), which can occur when the sphincter that separates the stomach and esophagus does not tighten properly.
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Acid Reflux and Exercise
People who have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) often have a burning sensation, or heartburn, in their chest as a result of acid reflux. Acid reflux happens when the stomach acid splashes upwards into the esophagus. This occurs when the lower sphincter muscles relaxes and opens, and if the sphincter muscles are damaged or weak acid…
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Types of Bariatric Surgical Procedures for Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery involves a number of different types of surgeries to help obese and morbidly obese individuals lose weight.
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Meals for Heartburn Sufferers
People who have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) experience heartburn when stomach acids flows from the stomach into the esophagus. Acid reflux sufferers may also have a sore throat, dry cough, hoarseness, and a feeling like they have something stuck in their throat. Altering your meals may help reduce or eliminate your heartburn-related Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease…
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10 Sleeping Tips for Nighttime Heartburn
Approximately four out of five people that suffer from regular Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms, have nighttime heartburn.
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10 Lifestyle Modification Tips to Prevent GERD
A number of home remedies and lifestyle changes have been proven to help prevent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) for thousands of people who suffer from the disease. Often, what helps relieve one person’s heartburn may not touch the burning in the chest that another person feels, so it’s important to find out what works for…
