GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as "heartburn" is a common condition experienced by millions of Americans. If you have GERD you probably have taken a number of medications with names like TUMS, Pepcid, or Protonix.
If you find yourself using these medications chronically or if your symptoms are not controlled with these medications, a surgical consultation may be of great help to understand why and potentially free yourself of this condition.
Aside from the burning sensation in the chest after meals that gives GERD its common title of "heartburn," GERD can cause a number of different symptoms. Patients can experience difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, pain in the upper part of the abdomen, constant belching, shortness of breath, wheezing, constant cough, irritation of their sinuses, and even an itching in their ears. Symptoms can happen at any time, but often times occur in the morning or after meals. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should seek a surgical consultation as a there may be a definitive cure for your symptoms.