Barrett's esophagus can result from ongoing heartburn, which allows a constant splashing of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Left untreated, the condition can progress to esophagus cancer. Now, a new method, called cryoablation therapy, is available to freeze damaged cells in the esophagus, preventing them from turning... Read more
A new school year means new routines for you, your child, and your child's teacher. If your child is living with acid reflux, below are six things you may wish to share with your child's teacher. Our own meeting with our son's teacher was just last week, so I thought I would share our experience while my notes were still... Read more
It's no secret that unaffordable medical bills and the resulting medical debt are widespread in the United States. And although the uninsured are most at risk, people with health insurance are also vulnerable. In fact, one survey found that more than 25 percent of people continuously insured over the previous year had medical bill problems or... Read more
A new study reveals that patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who receive proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs require fewer health care services and incur lower costs if they conform to the recommended usage of the drug.
While these findings may seem more like common sense than research outcomes, I think this study... Read more
So many aspects of our family life have been fundamentally altered by our son's acid reflux disease and food allergies. Our summer weekend at the beach was no exception.
Instead of strolling through beach-side shops filled with foods our son couldn't eat, we played miniature golf. A family night out at a pizza parlor was... Read more
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