I was a long-time
sufferer with heartburn and was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus a few years
ago. While my symptoms have been under control, I worry about esophageal
cancer. Do any drugs prevent the development of esophageal cancer in patients
with Barrett's esophagus?
It has long been felt
that medications could not... Read more
I have been
experiencing a lot of acid reflux of late. I think it might have something
to do with the fact that I've been smoking more lately. Is this true?
There are many reasons to not smoke, and one of the reasons is that it can
definitely cause or worsen symptoms of esophageal reflux disease. First
off,... Read more
Every month, Dr. Eisner answers your questions about acid reflux. Email Dr. Eisner at feedback@acidrefluxconnection with your question. I have been suffering from GERD for years. Should I be considering surgery? Patients that usually do best with surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are those that are... Read more
Read Dr. Eisner's answers to the latest community questions What is water brash, what causes it and what treatments are available? Water brash is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) casued essentially by regurgitation of acid from the esophagus. It typically causes a sour taste in the mouth. The treatment of... Read more