Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

Dr. Beasley brings a wide range of expertise in general surgery services, including hernia repair, cholecystectomy ...

Different foods and beverages can trigger acid reflux for different people. Examples of common dietary triggers for acid ...

GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) is pervasive. If you have heartburn or “mini-vomits,” you likely have GERD. I’ve ...

As a general surgeon, he said he can operate on anything, generally from the mouth to the rectum. “We do a lot of foregut or ...

In these cases, digestive enzymes and herbs can help the issue. But there are other possible causes of heartburn unrelated to ...

Bloating—a pretty universal conundrum, let’s be real—is why anti-bloat supplements from brands like HUM, Arrae, and The Nue ...

Dr. John Moon has joined Columbia Memorial Hospital as a new general surgeon in the CMH—Oregon Health & Science University ...

A sports hernia, medically known as athletic pubalgia, is a soft tissue injury resulting in the strain or tear of the muscles, tendons, or ligaments of the groin area in athletes. Sudden changes in ...

An upper GI endoscopy happens through the throat, while a lower GI colonoscopy involves entry through the anus. Find more ...