Critical Questions: GERD
The following questions and answers were provided by Mitchell Bernsen, MD, managing partner at Illinois Gastroenterology Group, a member of Health Plus Physicians Organization. Q: My chest burns sometimes after I eat or go to sleep. Why does this happen? A: Acid reflux is caused by the reflux of digestive enzymes from the stomach […]
Girding up to treat GERD
By Nancy Maes You have a big steak and a glass or two of wine for dinner, and the next day you suffer from heartburn. So you take an antacid and you’re good to go. After you have a beer and a brat, you do the same thing. The story repeats itself many times over […]
