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Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?

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 moreChevron

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Should I Consider Surgery?

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 moreChevron

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: What is Water Brash?

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 moreChevron

Ask the Doctor: Dr. Eisner Responds to Selected Community Questions.

I have diabetes and have been experiencing a lot of heartburn and regurgitation. I am taking Nexium but still have symptoms. What else can this be?While you may be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, some of your symptoms may be related to diabetes. In diabetes, the nerve endings of the gastrointestinal tract can be... Read moreChevron

Drug Company’s Direct Marketing to Patients---Yeah or Nay?

Drug Company's Direct Marketing to Patients---Yeah or Nay? The Affect on Medication's Used to Treat GERD.  There has been a lot of talk about pharmaceutical company's practice of direct marketing to patients. Many drugs are now advertised on television as well as in newspapers and magazines. A recent article in USA Today... Read moreChevron

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