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Anyone who a large amount of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or taking a nap after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including abnormal biologic or structural factors.

Malfunction of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Muscles

The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus and is ess...

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Hiatal Hernia

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...determined the cause of his reflux symptoms was a hiatal hernia. For those of you who may also... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

My doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is... Read more »

GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal hiatal hernia. I have an appointment... Read more »

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Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors

...should discuss baby's sleeping position with their pediatrician. Experts strongly recommend that all healthy infants sleep on their backs to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For... Read more »

GERD Diagnosis

...solution containing barium, then x-rays are taken. This test can show stricture, active ulcer craters, hiatal hernia, erosion, or other abnormalities. The test cannot reveal mild irritation.Upper... Read more »

Acid Reflux GERD Surgery: Fundoplication

...twofold:To increase LES pressure and, therefore, prevent acid back-up (reflux).To repair any present hiatal hernia.There are two primary approaches:Open Nissen fundoplication (the more invasive... Read more »

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Diagnosis

...stones. Only ERCP, however, allows removal of the stones, but it is invasive. A National Institutes of Health expert panel has endorsed the use of ERCP as a diagnostic technique for patients who... Read more »

Coronary Artery Disease: Prognosis

...experts estimate that up to 30% of fatal attacks and many follow-up surgeries could be avoided with healthy lifestyle changes and by sticking to medical treatments. Two-thirds of patients who have... Read more »

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Q&A: Is hiatal hernia surgery needed if Nexium works?

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Dr. Paul G. Donahue answers a reader's question about whether or not to still consider having hiatal hernia surgery if Nexium has eliminated the... Read summary »

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Beta-Blockers and Post-Surgery Deaths

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PALO ALTO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- When tendons degenerate in the knee or elbow, both conditions known as Tennis Elbow, patients often... Read summary »

Hypnosis Before Cancer Surgery Reduces Pain and Cost

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