Author: Palmyra Surgical
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Are Acid Reflux and GERD the Same?
If you suffer from heartburn or acid reflux, you may have read about GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Are GERD and acid reflux the same thing?
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GERD And Bad Breath
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is a disease characterized by acid reflux that occurs two or more times per week. The most common symptom associated with this disease is heartburn, but GERD can also cause hoarseness, chronic coughing, difficulty swallowing, and bad breath. That’s right, if you have bad breath it could be a result…
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Laryngitis and GERD
In addition to dealing with the pain and discomfort of heartburn, people who suffer from GERD may develop laryngitis as a result of their frequent acid reflux.
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Chronic Cough May Be Caused By GERD
Have you been coughing for 3 weeks or more, and aren’t sure why? If you don’t have a chronic respiratory disease or other symptoms of illness, your chronic cough may be the result of GERD. People with GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, suffer from frequent acid reflux and can experience many other health complications, including…
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Waiting Period Before Bariatric Surgery May Be Unnecessary
If you are relying on your health insurance provider to cover the costs related to your bariatric surgery, you may have heard about the mandatory waiting period. Many insurance companies require a patient to wait up to six months from receiving approval before they can have the actual surgery.
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Chest Pain May Be Caused By Digestive Problems
Having pain in your chest can be very scary, but it may not signal a heart attack or other cardiac problems. In fact, chest pain can be caused by a number of different digestive issues.
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Bariatric Surgery Can Resolve Female Sexual Dysfunction
Morbidly obese women suffering from Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) who undergo bariatric surgery, whether Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, can experience significant improvement in all aspects of their sexual function as quickly as six months after the procedure, according to recent research.
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Do some medications make GERD symptoms worse?
Although most people will experience heartburn or acid reflux at least once in their lives, people who suffer from GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, typically experience heartburn at least twice per week. If you suffer from GERD, you should be aware that there are certain medications and dietary supplements that might make your symptoms worse.
