We've all experienced heartburn—that uncomfortable burning in the chest that often occurs after eating a deliciously spicy or fatty meal. With a few antacids, you can go back to normal, right? (more…)
Ventral hernias are quite common. In fact, surgeons complete around 350,000 ventral hernia repairs each year. But that number doesn't include the people living with ventral hernias who are not yet ready for surgery. (more…)
It's pretty common to arm yourself with antiacids before a high-fat meal to avoid that unwanted feeling of heartburn. But at what point does heartburn turn into acid reflux or GERD? And what's the difference between the three? (more…)