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Can the lower esophageal sphincter be restored?

by Bruce Kaechele, The GERD Guide

Can the lower esophageal sphincter be restored?

Treating acid reflux disease today Acid reflux results from a weak or damaged lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that permits the contents of the stomach to reach the esophagus. When weight management, diet, and lifestyle changes fail to reduce the symptoms of acid reflux, the treatment options are very limited. Alternatives today include either medications to […]

Filed Under: Acid Reflux Surgery, GERD Treatment Tagged With: endostim, lower esophageal sphincter

How excess weight is destroying your lower esophageal sphincter (and driving your GERD symptoms)

by Bruce Kaechele, The GERD Guide

How excess weight is destroying your lower esophageal sphincter (and driving your GERD symptoms)

If you asked 10 people with acid reflux disease why they have GERD symptoms, 9 of them would tell you it’s too much acid in the stomach. That is not only wrong but also it is a dangerous misconception that leads to risky treatment decisions. The only reason for GERD symptoms is due to a […]

Filed Under: Acid Reflux Causes, GERD Diet, Portion size Tagged With: lower esophageal sphincter

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