Recommendations for Long-term use of PPI for GERD
Both patients and physicians have a lot of questions about the safety of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of medications that have been a mainstay in the management of acid reflux disease [...]
Gas and Bloating
What causes gas? — Causes of gas include: Swallowing air, often while eating, drinking, or smoking. Swallowed air usually comes back out as a burp. Eating certain foods, such as beans, broccoli, [...]
Barrett’s Esophagus-Managing The Risks
Patients with acid reflux should know that there is a risk over the long term of developing Barrett’s Esophagus (BE), when the lower esophageal squamous mucosa transforms into intestinal [...]