Patients who are unresponsive to 4–8 weeks' treatment with PPIs twice daily might have so-called refractory GERD. The first investigation these patients should undergo is upper endoscopy to ...
Definition Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more severe and long-lasting condition in which GER causes repeated symptoms that are bothersome or leads to complications over time. If you ...
Is it better to sleep on your side or your back? Sleep doctors explain the benefits and risks of side sleeping vs. back sleeping, and which position is healthiest.