There are several natural supplements that can be used to manage acid reflux, including antacids like sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide and peppermint oils. Discover additional supplements that are mixed with bicarbonate to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach withhelp from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Dr. Evan S. Dellon discusses his manuscript Clinical, Endoscopic, and Histologic Findings Distinguish Eosinophilic Esophagitis From Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. To view the print version of this abstract go to ow.ly
The easiest way to prevent heartburn is by wearing loose clothing, leading an active lifestyle, avoiding meals that linger in the stomach and staying away from foods that have a high acid content. Find out how tomato sauce, fried foods and wine can contribute to heartburn with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on heartburn prevention. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Dr. John M. Inadomi discusses his manuscript “Ablative Therapy for Barretts Esophagus: A Cost-Utility Analysis”. To view the print version of this abstract go to tinyurl.com
The diagnosis of acid reflux begins by obtaining a good clinical history and performing a therapeutic trial in which medication is tested to see if it has any effect on the symptoms. Find out how endoscopic modalities can be used to determine if a person has acid reflux with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on diagnosing acid reflux. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
In order to test for acid reflux, a therapeutic trial will usually be administered in which medication is given to a patient to see if symptoms go away. Find out how an endoscopy can be used to see if there is structural damage to the esophagus or stomach withhelp from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
This 3D medical animation shows how the upper portion of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophagus to strengthen the cardiac sphincter of the stomach. This helps prevent GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), or heartburn. Hiatal hernia repair is also depicted. This involves pulling a portion of the stomach that has protruded from the diaphragm back into place. ANH00011