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How easy it is to take for granted eating and the wonderful activities and festivities that go with it.   We pop some food in our mouth, chew it a bit, swallow, and then take for granted that our body will do the rest.  For some of us, this is true.  But for over 60 million people in the United States on a monthy basis, this is not the case due to acid reflux. 

If you suffer from acid reflux...

.....you are not alone.

The facts are shocking...

Over 25 million Americans are suffering from daily heartburn.

Acid reflux destroys one's ability to enjoy food, get a good night's sleep, concentrate on tasks at work and home, enjoy one's own family, and live a fulfilling and happy life.  

Don't underestimate the negative impact of acid reflux on you;  do something about it and do it now.

   

Did You Know...???

Twenty-five percent (25%) of all pregnant women have heartburn every day.

Babies who are often diagnosed with colic actually have heartburn.

Your risk of heartburn rises as you get older. 

The longer the repeated exposure to acid reflux, the greater the risk for esophageal cancer.

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Test your knowledge of these acid reflux tems:

Achalasia

Fundoplication

Barrett's esophagus

Bolus

Bougie

Chyme

Dysphasia

Manometry

Scintigraphy

Stricture

Water brash 

Test your knowledge of these acid reflux acronyms:

GERD

LES

PPIs 

See the Acid Reflux Terms and Acronyms webpage for the answers.