Author: Gerrit Sonnabend
Surgery can be very efficient for laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) but always bears the risk of complications. Operating is, therefore, the last option to consider for the treatment of LPR …
The diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), also known as silent reflux, is a real challenge. It is not possible to directly measure reflux in the airways. With reflux, I …
Reflux symptoms in the esophagus, such as heartburn, are primarily caused by rising stomach acid. Chronic acid exposure leads to sensitized pain receptors in the esophagus. They become hypersensitive …
A diet for laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) should meet three criteria: The food should be low in acid and fat, and at the same time, improve digestion. Low-acid diet for …
The pH is a measure of acidity. Acids play a crucial role in the development of acid reflux symptoms. What is the pH value? The pH indicates how acidic …
LPR stands for laryngopharyngeal reflux. The term reflux describes the backward or return flow of stomach acid. Reflux is often associated with heartburn, the result of stomach acid irritating …
This is the fourth and final part of my interview series with Dr. Mark Noar about the link between gastric motility and acid reflux. In the previous parts we …
Basically, gastroparesis means delayed gastric emptying. Gastroparesis can lead to a host of symptoms. Bloating, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and acid reflux, are just a few of them. I …
The pyloric sphincter sits at the bottom end of the stomach. It controls how fast food enters the intestines. It is surprisingly common for the pyloric sphincter to be …
The term “gastric motility” refers to the movements of the stomach. Without this motility, it would be much more difficult for the stomach to digest and move food into …