Category Archives: GERD

Doc, can I use this natural supplement?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

A little while back, I saw a patient in my reflux practice who had recently stopped her PPI and substituted licorice root to help keep her acid reflux symptoms under control. She told me that her symptoms were still under … Continue reading →

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A Physician’s View about Medical Necessity

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

“Doc, do I really NEED this medication?” In my practice, I seem to hear this question (or something like it) on a daily basis.  The question is not always about a medication, maybe it’s about a lab test or a … Continue reading →

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But I Have Reflux…

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

When I first started this blog, I promised topics about gastroenterology and esophageal problems.  So let me talk about one today.  I consider this the most fundamental issue I see in my office on a regular basis: the difference between … Continue reading →

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