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M E M 0 R t A L H E R M A M N M E M 0 R I A I C I T Y M E D I C A L C E N T E R
Heartburn Treatment Program A n estimated one-third of the U.S. population suffers w i t h heartburn and other s}mrptoms caused by chronic gastroesophageal ref lux disease (GERD) at least twice per week, and 25 mi l l i on suffer from heartburn on a daily basis. I n the Houston area, i t is estimated that approximately 375,000 people suffer from chronic heartbiu-n. Many don't f i n d rehef through standard treatments.
Memor ia l Hermann Memor ia l City^ Medical Center's Heartburn Treatment Program is dedicated to he lp ing people who suffer from chronic GERD. We offer comprehensive evahiations and treatments for GERD, combined w i t h the latest i n diagnostic technology and personalized service.
Symptoms of GERD
GERD is o]ie of the most familiar of all digestive disorders. I t occurs due to a malfunct ion of the valve that connects the stomach and esophagus (swallowing tube), allowing stomach contents, inc luding acid, to back up abnormally or " r e f h r x " into the esophagus. GERD affects approximately 30 percent of the j jopulat ion , many of w h o m suffer severe symptoms, incluchng:
Chest pain Cough
Di f f i cu l ty swallowdng Hear tburn
Hoarseness Regurgitation
Sore throat Worsening asthma
GERD is a l i fe long disease that usually progresses i n severity over the years and its treatment must be delivered w i t h this i n mind .
GERD Team
The Heartburn Treatment Program offers access to a mult id isc ip l inary team of affil iated physicians inc luding gastroenterologists, pathologists and general surgeons. They w^ork collaboratively to re\dew each case and make a recommendation on the best treatment opt ion for each indiv idual patient.
Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation
I t is very impor tant for GERD sufferers to undergo a thorough evaluation and understand the treatment options available to them.
The Heartburn Treatment Program's coordinated approach encompasses all aspects of a w^orld-class GERD evaluation. We provide a \dsual, microscopic, physiologic and functional evaluation of GERD and the esophagus. Testing is coordinated in a specific sequence and time frame.
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M E M O R I A L H E R M A N N M E M O R I A L C I T Y M E D I C A L C E N T E R
GERD Treatment Options Available treatments for GERD include lifestyle changes, medications and m i n i m a l l y invasive surgery. Our Hear tburn Treatment Program team w i l l w o r k with you to develop a customized treatment plan that's r i g h t for you.
Insurance I n general, most health insurance plans and Medicare cover the condi t ion . For specific questions about insurance coverage, please contact your insurance provider directly.
Lifestyle Changes: IVIedical Therapy: Surgery:
A v o i d eating late at n i g h t Antacids M i n i m a l l y invasive anti-ref lux surgery
Avoid overeating H 2 blockers
A v o i d tr igger foods Proton p u m p inhib i tors (PPIs)
Elevate the head of your bed w i t h bed blocks
Lose excess weight
Take medications as directed
Please contact our Heartburn Treatment Program Team coordinator at 713.242.GERD (4373) or email [email protected]
I'UnUHHCEIiatD ••, a f
Convenient free park ing is available of f of Frostwood i n the non-gated Frostwood L o t or other open surface lots. Use the West Pavil l ion entrance at 920 Frostwood.
We are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p . m .
Memorial City
921 Gessner Houston, TX 77024
713.242.4373 713.242.4374 fax
memorialhermann.org 713.222.CARE
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