GERD
Stories
Push To Get Answers That Can Change Your Life Sixteen year old Megan Girard has lived with stomach pain all her life. Mona Brown, Megan’s mom, remembers begging the Emergency Room doctor to please make her young daughter stop screaming. In Junior High, Megan’s symptoms became alarming. Eventually she was diagnosed with GERD, received treatment. She now enjoys a normal teenage life and her mom says parent must be advocates for their children and push to get answers to help their children.Read full story
No Need To Put Up With It There are some days you don't forget, no matter how long you live. For Shawn Richarz, 43, the first experience of digestive symptoms ranks as one of those indelible days. "It was shocking to me," says Richarz, a lawyer practicing in Cayuga, ON. Twenty years old at the time, Richarz remembers a "sharp burning pain rising from the middle of my chest area. It stopped me in my tracks"
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Videos
Understanding and Treating GERD Douglas Bryant blamed himself for his acid reflux but after visiting his doctor, he learned that by not taking action, he would continue to suffer and possibly put himself at risk of developing cancer. Dr. David Armstrong explains what Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is, how it can be treated and why seeking the advice of your physician is important.Watch Video
What is GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder affecting the valve between the esophagus (swallowing tube) and the stomach that results in a reverse flow of the stomach's contents into the esophagus.Learn More
GERD Overview What are the Symptoms? When should I see a Doctor?
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Important: This information should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your physician.