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
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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
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 more
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 more
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