Obesity is a serious medical condition caused by excess weight that affects many people. In fact, according to the CDC, over one-third of Texans were considered obese in 2019! That’s a lot of people at risk for other medical conditions, including GERD, which is chronic acid reflux.
You may be diagnosed with obesity if your BMI is 30 or greater. Studies have shown that...
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Weight loss surgery is typically recommended to people who are considered severely obese. This means they’re carrying enough extra weight that it’s a significant health risk. The purpose of weight loss surgery is to make it easier to shed the excess pounds by reducing the amount of food the stomach can hold and to give the feeling of being full sooner. However, weight loss...
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If you or a loved one struggle with both asthma and acid reflux, you may be wondering if there’s a relationship between the two conditions. The short answer is yes.
What Is Asthma?Asthma is a serious medical condition that results in a person's airways becoming inflamed. When the inflammation is severe enough, airways swell and become narrowed or closed off. This makes...
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If you’re considering weight loss surgery, you’re most likely thinking about how you’ll look after surgery and the amount of weight that you’ll lose.
The physical benefits of bariatric surgery go beyond just looking better, although that is a great effect! Weight loss surgery can also help you reduce the life-threatening complications that often come with obesity, such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and...
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Diabetes has rapidly grown to become one of the most pressing health concerns in the United States. At least 100 million adults are either diabetic or have prediabetes in this country according to the CDC, and that number is only anticipated to grow. Weight loss, eating a healthy diet, and getting exercise is the trio that doctors recommend for a patient who is diagnosed with...
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Almost everyone experiences heartburn now and then. But if you’re suffering from this condition two or more times a week, you may have acid reflux. This can progress to chronic acid reflux called gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. Acid reflux and GERD can cause damage to your entire oral cavity including your mouth and teeth, in addition to your esophagus, throat and...
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Weight loss surgery is a life changing experience that is also a lifetime commitment. Because of that, it's important to think about life after weight loss surgery. You’ll need to adjust your eating habits to lose weight and keep it off.
Weight loss surgery patients who have the most success rely on meal planning. While every individual who undergoes bariatric surgery will have...
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Have you ever noticed that you get heartburn after eating or drinking certain foods, or eating at particular times of the day? You might be triggering acid reflux, causing that burning pain in your chest area.
In the medical world, a trigger is something in the environment, a behavior or an action that causes a symptom. For acid reflux sufferers, it’s important to know what...
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Have you ever noticed a pain at the top of your stomach, either after eating or when lying down? Two common conditions that cause upper abdominal pain are acid reflux and gallbladder disease. They can have some of the same symptoms. But understanding the differences will make it easier to start a conversation with your doctor so they can help you find the pain relief...
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If you’re among the 40% of American’s who struggle with obesity, there are a number of health conditions that you’re more likely to develop in your lifetime including type 2 diabetes, heart conditions, and cancer. That being said, being obese doesn't mean you're definitely going to develop cancer. But obesity is a risk factor that you may be able to control, unlike your age or...
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