Over the past two months we’ve been keeping a close eye on the evolving COVID-19 situation here in Florida, and we are happy to provide the following update for our patients.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, more commonly referred to as GERD, is a chronic digestive disorder affecting the lower esophageal sphincter (that ring of muscle between your esophagus and your stomach). In patients with GERD, the lower esophageal sphincter is either weaker, shorter, or has moved into a location that is other than normal. This causes it to relax inappropriately, allowing the stomach’s contents to flow back up into the esophagus and causing gastroesophageal reflux.
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One of the main discomforts people can experience is due to acid reflux and sore throats. Many times the condition can cause soreness and swelling to the throat. It’s most common when you suffer from acid reflux a few times a week. As a result, our stomach acid will be rising back up into the throat often, which poses a risk of irritation. In this article, we will discuss how to heal acid reflux throat damage.
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Diagnosing GERD and then subsequently treating the condition can sometimes be difficult, which is why we’ve put together this guide that describes how the process works.
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