Heartburn and Acid Reflux
So after the bolus of food passes from the pharynx, it enters into the esophagus, which I’ve mentioned before. The esophagus is another long, muscular tube. This tube is about 25 cm. long and it joins the laryngopharynx to the stomach. So you could see …
Before we talk about treatment, let’s start with a discussion about the human body and about your medical condition. Your doctor has told you that you have a hernia. But what does that actually mean? In general terms, we can say that a hernia occurs …
Voiceover: Other than the brain, I’d say your intestinal tract, your digestive system, is one of the smartest organs in the body. Why is that? Well, the digestive tract has its own nervous system, it’s got its own brain. In fact, we call it the …
Voiceover: After the food is swallowed, it leaves the mouth and then goes next to the esophagus. So, let’s focus on that. And just to make sure, we all know kind of how far the esophagus goes, I’m gonna draw in some lines right here, …
If someone has heartburn over a long period of time, that is of concern. Additionally, if the heartburn is fairly frequent, meaning more than two times a week, two to three times a week, then that’s also of concern, as well. Patients can have acid …
(upbeat music) – I would say that I was fairly active most of my life. Built this house and I’m a wood cutter and splitter and I work in my shop on automobiles. Lifestyle habits change. I kind of retired fairly early and I didn’t …
I’m Gabe Garza with today’s health news. For most of the population, heart burn is a once in a while occurrence. But when it becomes chronic, that can be another story. A study from Taiwan found that people who had problems with sleep disturbances had …
(Sound of water running) I live to eat. I am a stubborn guy. I enjoy life and I don’t let things stop me so if I want to eat something I was going to and then just suffer the consequences. I suffered from GERD, acid …
Your doctor has recommended that you undergo surgery to treat reflux disease. But what does that actually mean? Your diaphragm is a muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen and helps you to breathe. Normally, the diaphragm has an opening for the esophagus to …
It is possible to examine without any sedation the lining of the esophagus which is the tube that goes from the mouth down into the stomach. Usually performed if there is concern for reflux or esophageal cancer, this exam is performed by passing a scope …