Category: Reflux
Have you been diagnosed with acid reflux and the medications are not working well? Then you may have bile reflux, a condition with similar symptoms, but requiring very different …
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 …
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 …
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 …
When lifestyle and dietary measures fail, most people think they have to use medication or do a very invasive surgery. But there is something in the middle of these …