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) Wake Gastroenterology Offers Free Tips on Preventing Acid Reflux
Sufferers of regular or seasonal acid reflux will find the information helpful in reducing episodes of heartburn. "Acid reflux can be a serious discomfort, and we don’t want it to hamper people’s enjoyment of the holiday season," says Dr. Marc Hershelman of Wake Gastroenterology. "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week is a great time to get people’s attention about this topic. These tips are simple things that anyone can do to reduce their chances of experiencing heartburn." The tips include information on recognizing the signs of acid reflux, typical causes, and triggers that can bring on an attack. There is a list of foods to avoid, foods to eat in moderation, and foods to enjoy without fear of heartburn. About Wake Gastroenterology: Wake Gastroenterology, a division of Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc., has been providing gastrointestinal specialty services to the Triangle area for nearly 50 years. The practice’s four board certified clinical gastroenterologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract including, but not limited to, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, reflux disease, celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Wake Gastroenterology services include a North Carolina state certified laboratory, endoscopy, CT scan, ultrasound, and infusion therapy. More>> - (
) PAT GIBSON: Reflux disorder related to cancer
Acid reflux is a very common problem affecting 20-40 percent of all Americans. In recent years, treatment was simple: Just take a pill, and you feel better. New issues have emerged that require a more comprehensive approach, such as that offered through the Heartburn Treatment Center of West Texas at San Angelo Community Medical Center. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is typically referred to as heartburn or acid reflux. GERD is caused when the valve between the swallowing tube (esophagus) and stomach malfunctions. This valve, called the lower esophageal sphincter is essentially too loose in most patients with GERD. The malfunctioning valve allows acid and stomach contents to back up into the esophagus. Patients notice this back up as burning (from the acid) and regurgitation (bitter liquid in the back of the throat). More>> - (
) Health Briefs
17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kelley Library, 234 Main St. Digestive disorders include acid reflux, hiatal hernia, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and Crohn's disease. The guest speaker is Dr. Heather Lescarbeau. For more information, contact Kay at 603-327-4125 or e-mail kaybarretto@comcast.net. Free Yoga class for cancer support SALEM, N.H. — Devi Dawn, healer and yoga teacher, is offering a free toga class for cancer patients, survivors and caretakers at the Self Awakening Yoga Studio, 352 S. Broadway. The classes will take place at 5:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month. According to Dawn, the discipline can help control insomnia, reduce stress, calm the mind, aid grief relief, and is particularly vital for people in cancer treatment. More>> - (
) Nurses key players in bringing new leading-edge technology to Loyola
The therapy is a minimally invasive way to treat Barrett's oesophagus, a pre-cancerous condition largely caused by acid reflux disease. If untreated, the condition could lead to esophageal cancer, the fastest-growing cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.'Cryospray ablation uses super-cold liquid nitrogen to permanently destroy the pre-cancerous tissue in the oesophagus,' Heicher said. 'After treatment, the pre-cancerous tissue eventually sloughs off and is replaced with normal, healthy tissue.'
In this new treatment, the medical team inserts a catheter through an endoscope and sprays liquid nitrogen that's cooled to minus 270 degrees Fahrenheit onto the pre-cancerous tissue in the oesophagus. The tissue is frozen for a few seconds, allowed to thaw and then refrozen. More>>