If you asked 10 people with acid reflux disease why they have GORD symptoms, 9 of them would tell you it’s too much acid in the stomach. That is not... read more →
Overview Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition that affects nearly 20 percent of American adults. People with GERD spend billions on over-the-counter and prescription medications to combat painful heartburn. While... read more →
Get on your bike – or scooter, skateboard, trike, tandem, penny farthing, roller skates, unicycle – to help save the UK's charities! The eighth edition of Prudential RideLondon was due... read more →
Acid reflux is experienced when the stomach fails to close and acid flows back into the esophagus, irritating the lining and, as a result, causing acid reflux. One of the... read more →
Varices are large or swollen blood vessels, which can be located around the oesophagus. The most common cause of esophageal varices is scarring of the liver. Varices may be small... read more →
My late husband passed away in early October 2009, and within two weeks I dealt with my daughter’s third birthday. Six weeks after that was our first Thanksgiving without Mitch,... read more →
The word “anastomosis” refers to a connection between two tubes or passages that would normally branch away from each other. In medical terminology, anastomosis is when surgeons connect two tube-like... read more →
The early stages of stomach cancer can be easy to miss. The symptoms, which can include an upset stomach and general stomach discomfort, are quite common and usually aren’t related to anything... read more →
The diaphragm is a large muscle that sits below the lungs. It helps move air in and out of the lungs. Normal breathing is relatively shallow and does not use... read more →
Do you often get heartburn or other symptoms of acid reflux? One of the first things to try for relief is to make some simple changes in your diet and other everyday habits. 1. Revamp... read more →
You can now donate to the OPA directly by text message from your mobile phone either as a one-off or regular donation. One-off Text Giving Text HELPOPA 3 to 70450 to donate £3. Simply change the... read more →
I've heard that some medications can aggravate the symptoms of GORD. Can you tell me more? Certain medications and dietary supplements can irritate the lining of your Oesophagus, causing heartburn... read more →
