By Eoin Moriarity — Internal Medicine Physician Assistant at Signature Healthcare A common case pattern I’ve started to notice in my practice is the following: 30-year-old male recently immigrated from the Caribbean to the US reports experiencing ongoing episodes of abdominal pain and excessive belching. Upon exam, this appears to be stereotypical gastroesophageal reflux disease … More Let’s talk about H. Pylori
Acid reflux, also called GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is something many people experience at some point in their lives. GERD is a condition in which the acid that typically stays in the stomach splashes out and damages the esophagus. This results in a burning sensation in the upper abdomen. People typically try to treat GERD … More Addressing Acid Reflux
For many of us, weekends during the fall can only mean one thing… Football! Every weekend, millions of Americans prepare to position themselves in front of the TV for a steady diet of touchdowns, unbelievable plays and end zone celebrations. Of course, it isn’t a football game without tables filled with lots of traditional tailgate … More Beating Acid Reflux During Football Season
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