GERD

Living with GERD

• Managing Your Symptoms
  Learn how to control and manage symptoms.
• Treatment Options
  Do I need to take any special medications? Will I need an operation?
• Living Successfully with GERD WebSeminar
  Indigestion, heartburn and acid regurgitation are all symptoms of GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD can be painful, debilitating and frightening. Approximately 5 million Canadians are living with GERD. GERD impacts work, sleep, relationships and quality of life. It can also put you at risk for other more serious complications. The right combination of lifestyle changes and appropriate therapy can help. The CDHF recently presented an on-line seminar with gastroenterologist, Dr. David Armstrong, a GERD expert from Hamilton Health Sciences Centre and Mr. Shawn Richarz, a patient living successfully with GERD. Hear their practical guidance to help you take control of their GERD -- and life -- with confidence and optimism.
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• Living with GERD: A gastroenterologist speaks about options
  Niki Travers has suffered with GERD for years. Like 5 million other Canadians living with GERD, her symptoms have affected her work, sleep, relationships and quality of life. In this video you will learn about Niki's journey and hear the reassuring insights of Dr. Richard Hunt who addresses the complications of GERD and speaks about safe therapeutic option.
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• Babies with Heartburn: A discussion on infant diagnosis and treatment
  Fussy babies are not unusual and neither is heart burn. Now, some doctors are diagnosing crying infants with heartburn or acid reflux and many say the same drugs used to treat adults work just as well in babies -- but are they safe? Avis Favro speaks with Dr. Phil Sherman about this important topic.
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