Archive for July, 2008

GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

I suffer from reflux, underwent an upper GI series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal hiatal hernia. I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist, but my internist said that I might need surgery. My symptoms aren't that bad. Should I be concerned?   Hiatal hernias are defects in the diaphragm that allow the stomach ...

GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

I suffer from reflux, underwent an upper GI series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal hiatal hernia. I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist, but my internist said that I might need surgery. My symptoms aren't that bad. Should I be concerned?   Hiatal hernias are defects in the diaphragm that allow the stomach ...

Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Barrett's Esophagus

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

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 prevent the progression of ...

GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

Monday, July 28th, 2008

I suffer from reflux, underwent an upper GI series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal hiatal hernia. I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist, but my internist said that I might need surgery. My symptoms aren't that bad. Should I be concerned?   Hiatal hernias are defects in the diaphragm that allow the stomach ...

Acid Reflux A to Z| Acid Reflux Diet | Acid Reflux Cure

Monday, July 28th, 2008

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GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

I suffer from reflux, underwent an upper GI series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal hiatal hernia. I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist, but my internist said that I might need surgery. My symptoms aren't that bad. Should I be concerned?   Hiatal hernias are defects in the diaphragm that allow the stomach ...

Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Natural remedies & heartburn

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Dr. Todd Eisner answers some questions readers have posted in the last few weeks. Find new information on natural remedies for heartburn, common reactions to GERD drugs and what coughing up blood could really mean.   1. Hi, I'm 25 years old & have recently been diagnosed with acid reflux. I've ...

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Could marijuana smoking be the cause of GERD?   The effect of marijuana on the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease is controversial. A study in 2002 showed that animals given a synthetic marijuana-like substance had an 80% reduction in transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter, which is felt to be a significant cause of reflux. ...

Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Barrett's Esophagus

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

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 prevent the progression of ...

Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Natural remedies & heartburn

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Dr. Todd Eisner answers some questions readers have posted in the last few weeks. Find new information on natural remedies for heartburn, common reactions to GERD drugs and what coughing up blood could really mean.   1. Hi, I'm 25 years old & have recently been diagnosed with acid reflux. I've ...