This month is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, in this episode of Am I Going To Die, Dr. Gallups and Melissa Moritz take a look at the common myths associated with Acid Reflux and the problems that can follow. This is a very important topic because Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, …
Acid Reflux symptoms can be cured Many people suffer from acid reflux symptoms, a small amount of reflux in normal for most adults. Our stomachs naturally produce acid to digest food. Sometimes this acid flows back into the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach. This is called reflux. A symptom of reflux …
What is that thing they put up my nose? “That thing” is called a nasal endoscope, the procedure titled “nasal endoscopy”. Just think of it as our eyes to see what’s going on past the most anterior part of your nose. When you come in, we always start with a basic exam of your ears, …
Can an ENT doctor help me? Most people ask this question regularly, because a good portion of the population is not quite sure what an ENT doctor is or what one can do. That is perfectly fine! ENT stands for ear, nose and throat, and ENT doctors are also referred to as otolaryngologists. While this might …
Acid Reflux Is A Real Pain … no pun intended, and many people know the very real discomfort associated with heartburn. There are a few terms associated with heartburn that people like to use interchangeably (Acid Reflux & GERD), but we are on a mission to change this. Let’s take a look at those terms and definitions …