I am emailed frequently by people asking where to buy Gaviscon Advance, as it's frequently out of stock in the US. So I thought I would write an article on a more readily available alternative: Reflux Gourmet (Affiliate Link).Reflux Gourmet has the …
This article is about the LEFT device, which promises to reduce nighttime reflux by conditioning users to avoid sleeping on their right side.I spoke to Professor Arjan Bredenoord, medical advisor for Side Sleep Technologies, which developed the LEFT…
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…
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 …
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 two choices - the Stretta procedure.The Stretta procedure is done without cutting you…
