If you experience acid reflux, or a burning, gnawing pain in your stomach or chest area after eating or drinking, you may have what’s known as a hiatal hernia. The condition is extremely common and, most of the time, non life-threatening. (more…)
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Acid reflux is a condition that causes stomach acid or bile to backflow up into the esophagus, throat, and mouth. Though rare episodes are normal and extremely common, frequent, and recurring symptoms often indicate underlying gastroesophageal disease activity and can eventually lead to serious problems, such as pneumonia, chest pain,...
Acid reflux surgery is often necessary for patients experiencing acid reflux or GERD symptoms that persist despite medication and other treatments. The procedure can be performed in several ways, but the purpose is to tighten or shrink the opening between the stomach and the esophagus to prevent food and gastric...