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Frequent and persistent heartburn, can be GERD-gastroesophageal reflux disease, which can cause damage to your esophagus. It is important to treat the symptoms, whcih can be reflux, chest pain, and a cough.
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Dr. Dmitry Oleynikov explains how new advances in minimally invasive surgery can fix chronic acid reflux or "GERD." The surgery fixes a valve in the esophagus and can lead many patients to a life with more freedom to eat normally and without reflux medication.
Dr. Michael Sorrell explains the multi-disciplinary, research-based approach to liver disease at The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Home to one of the United States' first liver transplant program, the medical center's liver program is recognized internationally for its treatment and research.
The Nebraska Medical Center is home the United States' busiest intestinal transplant program. But intestinal failure does not always mean a transplant is necessary. The Nebraska Medical Center also houses the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program. The doctors, nurses and coordinators who run the program take a close, personal interest in every patient, and believe once you are part of the intestinal rehab program, you are family.
A few early symptoms of chronic GERD include pain in the lower part of the sternum and burping that is accompanied by a sensation of acid in the mouth. Find out how severe cases of GERD can cause bleeding with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD.