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The pH is a measure of acidity. Acids play a crucial role in the development of acid reflux symptoms.

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 the throat.In LPR, stomach acid flows not only back up t…

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 discussed some foundational factors: gastric motility, gastroparesis, and pyloric outlet obs…

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 interviewed expert gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Noar, to find ou…

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 too tight. Some common medical terms for that are pyloric obstruction, pyloric ste…

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 the intestines.Understanding gastric motility is crucial when it comes to diagnosi…

The first time I had heartburn, I had no idea what this weird burning sensation was.It was when I was at university and sharing a house with other students. Our dinner routine was always the same: cook together, eat together, and sprawl on the sofa …

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Have you seen a doctor about your acid reflux?If yes, he’s probably prescribed you a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI). PPIs work by reducing the production of stomach acid. Some well-known brands are Nexium, Protonix, and Prilosec.The problem is, heartbu…

Are you thinking about undergoing a fundoplication?For example, a Nissen fundoplication?If you have extreme acid reflux, that might be a good idea. Especially if nothing else has worked.However, if you get an inexperienced surgeon, you might end up …