GERD = Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Chronic Heartburn OVERVIEW Occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) (muscle) malfunctions or does not close properly and stomach acid leaks back into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat. 1, 2 Anyone experiencing heartburn twice a week or more may have GERD. 1 Years […]
Infrared Coagulation of Internal Hemorrhoids
Treatment of intermittently bleeding and bothersome internal hemorrhoids is now available with the use of infrared technology. Infrared light is “focused” in a specific area near the base of the hemorrhoid to “cauterize” the hemorrhoid. A one second duration of intense heat produced by the infrared light minimizes discomfort and bleeding and allows for the […]
Your Digestive System and How It Works
The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus (see figure). Inside this tube is a lining called the mucosa. In the mouth, stomach, and small intestine, the mucosa contains tiny glands that produce juices to help digest food. Two solid organs, the […]
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