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This 3D medical animation shows how the upper portion of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophagus to strengthen the cardiac sphincter of the stomach. This helps prevent GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), or heartburn. Hiatal hernia repair is also depicted. This involves pulling a portion of the stomach that has protruded from the diaphragm back into place. ANH00011

About the Podcast: If you have heartburn more than twice a week, a nagging dry cough (especially at night) or a chronic sore throat, you might have a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Dr. Bruce Greenwald, a gastroenterologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, says that a weak valve between the stomach and esophagus allows stomach acid to come back into the esophagus, often causing heartburn. Dr. Greenwald says that people with GERD should change their eating habits, such as avoiding large, high-fat meals or eating less than three hours before bedtime. He explains that antacids might handle occasional heartburn, but people with more significant symptoms should see a doctor to find out if they need stronger medications to reduce the production of stomach acid. About the Expert: Dr. Bruce Greenwald is a professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Training Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Related Links: Dr. Bruce Greenwald www.umm.edu UMMC Digestive Diseases Center www.umm.edu Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology www.umm.edu Digestive Health Center www.umm.edu Patient Success Stories www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.

Natural heartburn remedies start with a change in the diet and an implementation of bicarbonate to treat the symptoms. Modify the diet and exercise to reduce heartburn with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on heartburn. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

Foods that shouldn’t be eaten by people with acid reflux disease include tomato sauce, chewing gum, red wine and spicy foods. Discover how portion control may be a large factor in acid reflux withhelp from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and food. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Filmmaker: Paul Muller…

The diet for acid reflux should reflect a change in the foods that are eaten, and great foods are ones that will be digested quickly, as opposed to fatty meals. Avoid spicy foods, tomatoes, garlic, onions and peppermints to ease the symptoms of acid reflux disease withhelp from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and …

Symptoms of GERD can include chest pain that mimics a heart attack, and pain will often become manifested in the sternum before radiating to the left side of the body. Discover why many GERD patients are referred by a cardiologist withhelp from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux and GERD symptoms. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology …

A woman discovers that she has painful symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

The easiest way to prevent heartburn is by wearing loose clothing, leading an active lifestyle, avoiding meals that linger in the stomach and staying away from foods that have a high acid content. Find out how tomato sauce, fried foods and wine can contribute to heartburn with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on heartburn prevention. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal …

The diagnosis of acid reflux begins by obtaining a good clinical history and performing a therapeutic trial in which medication is tested to see if it has any effect on the symptoms. Find out how endoscopic modalities can be used to determine if a person has acid reflux with help from a gastroenterologist in this free video on diagnosing acid reflux. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal …