Holidays are a time for more gathering, more socializing and more eating. For people with gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), this can take the happy out of a holiday celebration. So, as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, Three Kings Day and more incredible festivities approach, learn more from Dr. Dina Ahmad of WakeMed Gastroenterology about […]
According to the American Gastroenterological Association, each year nearly one million Americans are affected by gallstones, or gallstone disease. It’s common medical condition that can cause extremely painful symptoms — but fortunately for patients with recurrent gallbladder attacks, a minimally-invasive procedure to remove the gallbladder can lead to long-lasting relief. All About the Gallbladder […]
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States? Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about one in 20 (five percent). The risk is slightly more for men. According to the National Cancer Institute, every year, about 151,030 Americans are […]
Many of us focus more on how our bellies look on the outside than how well they function on the inside. But more than 100 million women in the United States have gut health issues, and women are more likely to experience chronic digestive diseases than men. The health of your gut may not seem […]
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? GERD happens when acidic stomach contents escape and enter the esophagus (food pipe). Most of us experience occasional GERD and this is normal. However, over 20% of the US population experiences persistent GERD symptoms requiring attention. What are the symptoms of GERD? The most common symptom is a burning […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. Acid Reflux Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive issues. The two most typical symptoms are heartburn and a sour taste in your mouth. Millions of people take some form of prescription or over the counter medication, and a lot of money is […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. Below, Dr. Nunoo discusses some of the common questions, symptoms and treatment of diverticulitis. What is diverticulitis and what causes it? Diverticulosis are pockets that form on the colon. Although these pockets occur throughout the whole colon they are most commonly found in the section of the […]
‘I am excited to inform you of an innovative procedure to treat heartburn and acid reflux. It is performed through the mouth much like an upper endoscopy (EGD) and has already been performed worldwide on more that 20,000 patients. We are thrilled with how well our patients have done after having the TIF procedure.” – […]
If you are like most Americans, you have experienced that burning feeling you get when you have heartburn. But when those symptoms persist, you have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). So what is GERD? Often referred to as acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus. When this backwash […]
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