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Bile - Not Acid - Causes Barrett's Esophagus

submitted by: admin on 11/23/2019
A study published in Annals of Surgery in April of 2012 showed that bile, not acid, is the cause for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer. This finding is especially important because current drug therapies for GERD focus largely on acid control. Drugs that block acid production might actually make the risk for esophageal cancer higher. Research...

Cough and Asthma with Dr. Fred Nachtway

submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Asthma is found across all age groups and it often presents as a cough. Allergic rhinitis and reflux esophagitis often cause cough too. Bronchial provocation testing helps identify those people with a cough who have asthma from those with esophagitis. The prevalence of asthma is increasing and air pollution is probably part of the reason. Taking a careful history...

Hiatal Hernia, Barrett's Esophagus, and Esophageal Cancer

submitted by: admin on 09/24/2013
  Barrett's esophagus develops in people who have bile reflux into the stomach and lower end of the esophagus in the presence of a hiatal hernia. It causes "intestinalization" of the lower end of the esophagus, which is then prone to develop esophageal cancer. However, unless there is dysplasia of the Barrett's esophagus, the risk for...

Hiatal Hernias: How to Manage Them

submitted by: admin on 09/24/2013
  Hiatal hernias and their complications are defined and treatments offered. The physiology and the complications of treatment are reviewed.

Speaking Out Against the Purple Pill

submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
This short YouTube video has a wealth of information on the "Purple Pill".  You may be surprised to hear that not only is the "Purple Pill" dangerous, it as also addicting.

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