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Navigating Long-Term GERD Management: Is This Common Treatment for Reflux Doing More Harm Than Good?
If you're like 20% of Americans, you may have a condition called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).¹ The focus of treatment is to decrease the amount of acid that leaks out of the stomach, and the main way this is done is by reducing acid production altogether.
One of the main types of medications used to treat GERD are called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Even though it's recommended that they be used after trialing other medications, I still see that they're often the first to be used.
But did you know that, in most cases, it's not recommended to take PPIs longer than eight weeks?
This blog discusses six complications of long-term PPI use.
How to Treat Acid Reflux: Lifestyle Changes and Medication
If you’ve been diagnosed with acid reflux, which is formally known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be struggling with ways to treat it and control your symptoms. These symptoms can make it difficult to do simple things like eat a meal and sleep.
The goal of treating GERD is to decrease the amount of stomach acid that is leaking into the esophagus, as this is what causes the uncomfortable symptoms of GERD.
In most cases, lifestyle changes like weight loss, dietary changes, and sleeping habits may help improve or completely treat your reflux. And if they don’t help enough, there are medications that can be used along with lifestyle changes to improve your acid reflux and the unpleasant symptoms that come with it.
All About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Have you ever had heartburn? You know, that feeling of discomfort, nausea, and “indigestion” in your stomach? Maybe it only happens once in a while, or maybe it happens on a daily basis.
Either way, dealing with heartburn can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. Depending on when it happens, it can affect your appetite, your sleep, and your health in general. If it’s happening regularly, you may have something called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
If you think that you may have GERD but you’re not sure where to begin, you’ve come to the right place.
The Complications of Uncontrolled Diabetes and How to Prevent Them
If you have diabetes, you’ve probably heard over and over again how important it is to control your blood sugars. But have you ever wondered why? This article will review all of the possible complications of diabetes and things you can do to prevent them.
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA): What You Need to Know
Do you have diabetes? Or is there someone in your life that has diabetes? Not every case of diabetes is the same, and it’s important to understand the different types. This includes the newest type of diabetes that’s been discovered: LADA.
RSV: Everything You Need to Know To Keep Your Loved Ones Healthy
Has you or a loved one been infected with RSV? Or maybe you’re wondering what you can do to prevent getting RSV. In this article, I will review what RSV is, the treatment options, and some things you can do to prevent it.
New Cases of COVID-19 and Hospital Capacity: What Will Happen This Year?
COVID-19 cases are on the rise and hospitals continue to feel the strain of the virus. This article will explain why COVID has placed so much stress on hospitals and what YOU can expect if you have to go to a hospital this winter.
Coronavirus 2019: Here Are 5 Ways to Prevent COVID-19 and Protect Yourself and Others
Have you ever wondered why viruses and respiratory tract infections increase in the winter months? Read to get the answer and learn proven ways to reduce COVID-19.
Diagnosed With Atrial Fibrillation? What You Need to Know.
Were you or a loved one recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation? This article will review the key facts of this heart condition.