GERD Symptoms and Treatment: The Best PPI Alternatives

If you’ve been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), there are a variety of options you can choose as your course of treatment. However, not all of the possibilities treat GERD equally—some just alleviate symptoms short term, while only a few treat the root cause of the condition. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the common treatments for GERD that is not a suitable long-term solution. Below, we will discuss four of the best alternative treatment options for GERD symptoms.

5 Esophageal Disorders Everyone Should Know About

Esophageal disorders affect the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach called the esophagus. There are a few common disorders that can affect how well the esophagus can do its job—luckily many of these esophageal disorders are easily treated with the right reflux doctors. We’ll discuss five common esophageal disorders that everyone should be aware of.

Partial Fundoplication vs Total Fundoplication: What’s the Difference?

If you experience chronic acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), there are a few different treatment options available to alleviate symptoms of GERD. The only way to treat the root cause of this disease is with anti-reflux surgery. A common type of reflux surgery is called fundoplication. In this article, we will discuss what the surgery entails and the difference between a partial and a full fundoplication.

How to Support a Loved One with GERD

If you have a friend or loved one who suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, you know dealing with symptoms is not just difficult for the person being triggered. GERD can also be hard on the people who surround them. In this article, we will explore a few ways you can be there for your friend or loved one enduring the uncomfortable symptoms of GERD.

Reflux Surgery: Is A Lap Nissen Fundoplication Right For Me?

At Tampa Bay Reflux Center, our reflux surgeons are subspecialized in minimally invasive surgeries for chronic acid reflux and GERD and one of their most popular surgeries is the Lap Nissen Fundoplication. Why? Well, there are a few reasons. Read on to discover what a Lap Nissen Fundoplication is, how it works, and whether it’s the right surgery for you!