Author: Palmyra Surgical
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Conquering Diabetes with Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery can speed success in achieving optimal weight and at the same time lessen the severity of Type 2 diabetes. This results in both better health for the patient and savings in medical expenses.
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Prilosec
Prilosec is an example of a proton pump inhibitor, a class of medications used to reduce the production of stomach acid in order to treat GERD and other digestive disorders.
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Ways to Avoid Weight Regain During the Holidays
Concerned about your ability to stick with a weight loss program during the holiday season? The holidays are a difficult time for anyone struggling with weight management and having a gastric band does not make you immune from tempting foods and holiday drinks. Here are a few simple tips to help you get through the…
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Upper Endoscopy
If you’re displaying symptoms of GERD or other upper digestive tract disorders, your doctor may order an upper endoscopy. Learn more about what to expect with this diagnostic test.
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Protonix
Protonix is a proton pump inhibitor medication used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
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Weight Control Myths
It is no secret that weight loss is difficult. Even after LAP-BAND surgery, it can be hard to maintain successful weight loss if we stray from our diet or exercise programs. At times when we are finding adhering to our post bariatric surgery weight loss program difficult, it can be tempting to lean on common…
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Nexium
Proton pump inhibitors are a class of drugs commonly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
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Using Manometry to Diagnose Reflux
Reflux, also known as GERD, causes patients to experience irritation and pain—usually after eating. It causes stomach acids to travel the wrong way into the esophagus from the stomach due to the lower esophageal sphincter not functioning properly. Normally, the lower esophageal sphincter keeps acids in the stomach where they belong.
