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15 million Americans experience GastroEsophageal Re�ux

Disease (GERD) daily.

HEARTBURNPAIN

Relief from

A burning sensationbehind the breastbone

(Heartburn)

CommonSymptoms of

A sour taste inthe mouth

The sensation ofswallowed foodre-entering the mouth

Chest Pain Coughing

Hoarseness Dif�culty

Swallowing

GERD

What Causes GERDRe�ux occurs when the muscles in the lower end of the esophagus are abnormally weakened or relaxed, allowing stomach contents to wash

back into the esophagus. Left untreated, the re�ux can cause esophageal in�ammation which can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a condition that

increases the risk of esophageal cancer.

Try these simple lifestyle changes to stop or minimize esophageal damage and discomfort caused by GERD, even before your appointment with our doctor:

For most people heartburn occurs after:

BEGIN THE

eating alarge meal

eating lateat night

lying downshortly after

eating

eating spicy/acidic foods

drinking alcoholor caffeine

Elevate the headof your bed

Avoid trigger foods– spicy/acidic foods,

alcohol, caffeine

the DamageSTOP

Avoid large meals Don’t eat late at night

Lose weight Stop Smoking

Our highly capable specialists will provide the advanced skill, care and heartfelt compassion necessary to uncover and correct the underlying cause of your heartburn.

HEALING PROCESS

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Depending on how your symptoms display

themselves, our gastroenterologists may

recommend any of the following diagnostic

options to help them determine the extent of

any damage and the best treatment for you:

Upper Endoscopy (EGD)

Wireless pH Monitoring

Barium Swallow

Custom Medication and Dietary Plan

Diagnosis