Procedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove the mucus lining of the esophagus. The intention is to remove early cancerous or precancerous tissue (high-grade dysplasia) and allow regrowth of new and hopefully healthy tissue in the esophagus.
Such techniques include photodynamic therapy (PDT), surgical removal of the abnormal lining, or ablation techniques, such as the use of laser, to destroy...
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Could marijuana smoking be the cause of GERD? The effect of marijuana on the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease is... Read more »
Q: I have been having a lot of acid reflux that has not responded to medication. My doctor performed an upper endoscopy that was normal,... Read more »
There are several illnesses that look like GERD but are actually separate illnesses. One of those illnesses is Eosinophilic Esophagitis... Read more »
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter - LES, (where the muscle connects the... Read more »
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Heartburn, also known as gastric reflux or indigestion, happens after you eat and food is in your stomach. In the stomach, food is broken down by... Read more »
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CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
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Prevention There are a lot of things you can do to prevent the symptoms of GERD. Some simple lifestyle changes include: Elevate the head of... Read more »
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