Diagnosis
Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent or reduce injury to the esophagus. If you have signs of GERD, Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI) can help.
Do you suffer from GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is reflux that occurs regularly, with increased frequency and duration of episodes, causing bothersome symptoms. Most people don’t develop serious problems from GERD, but it can cause severe esophageal injury, and the condition shouldn’t be ignored. Norton Thoracic Institute can help. Download our guidebook.
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GERD has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, affecting an estimated 20% of adults, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The good news is that you may be able to control GERD through lifestyle and diet changes, and that effective treatments are available for more difficult cases.
Learn more about gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD), its symptoms, and its treatment. Please watch this video.
Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent or reduce injury to the esophagus. If you have signs of GERD, Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI) can help.
The specialists at Norton Thoracic Institute may recommend lifestyle and diet changes as the first line of defense against GERD. But you may also need additional treatment.
You can take steps to control GERD. These include losing weight, avoiding foods that trigger reflux, quitting smoking, and at least two hours before bedtime.
People with GERD often experience heartburn at least two or three times a week. Although heartburn may be the most noticeable symptom of GERD, there are several others.
If you suffer from GERD, the doctors at Norton Thoracic Institute can help make a proper diagnosis, provide needed treatment, and help you live your life more comfortably.
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