The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the usual joys of this season: food, fun, and family. Unfortunately, for many of us the holiday season also brings with it a heaping plate of stress— this year more than ever! This added stress can take its toll on us mentally and physically, and manifest in unpleasant symptoms making this time of year much more difficult.
Read MoreLots of people tend to view classic GERD symptoms like reflux and heartburn as a nuisance, but the reality is that many patients who struggle with GERD end up having to give up the things they love as a result of the condition. The disease impacts everyone differently, but here are three of the most common ways that acid reflux is likely ruining your life.
Read MoreOccasional acid reflux is a normal part of life, but what most patients don’t realize is that there’s a point where your reflux strays from “the norm” and starts to become a warning sign of a more serious chronic condition like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The problem is determining how much reflux is “normal” and how much is “too much”. One of the biggest questions that we get from patients is “how do I know how much reflux is too much?”, and it’s one we’re answering today here on the blog.
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