Celebrate GERD Awareness Week: Understanding GERD and Treatment Options at Premier Surgical Associates November is GERD Awareness Month, and this week at Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, TN, we’re highlighting the importance of recognizing and treating...
News from Fort Sanders Regional Healthy Lifestyles For Caitlin Peterson of Knoxville, 32, eating had become nearly impossible last year. She suffered from severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and threw up every day. “I lost almost 90 pounds,” she said. “I...
GERD Awareness Week November 20th marks the beginning of GERD Awareness Week. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects up to 40 percent of American adults. Here’s what the physicians of Premier Surgical Associates would like you to know about this common...
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition that affects the digestive system, specifically the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It’s the ring of muscle between the esophagus and the stomach. Normally, the LES opens in order to allow...
Although GERD and acid reflux are closely related, they are not exactly the same. What is acid reflux? Acid reflux refers to the backward flow of the stomach acid into the esophagus. If you are suffering from acid reflux, it’s not uncommon to taste sour liquid or...
How are GERD and Hiatal Hernia Related? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a long-term condition where acid from the stomach comes up into the esophagus. A hiatal hernia occurs when the opening in the diaphragm where the esophagus passes through to connect to...
