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REFLUX – OLOGY REFLUX – OLOGY
RefluxOlogy If you’re one of the estimated 17–27%* of adults who experience heartburn at least once a month, you know the signs: a harsh, burning feeling in your chest usually after eating a large meal, spicy food, or when you’re lying down. Frequent, persistent heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD not only interferes with quality of life, it can lead to serious illness. If you have chronic GERD that is not relieved by lifestyle changes or medicines, surgery may be an option. But first, what causes GERD? When you eat, food travels from your mouth, down …
5 Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Prevention 5 Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Prevention
5 Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer And Prevention Though largely preventable, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., as the American Cancer Society (ACS) alarms. Younger people are at risk for getting the disease – the ACS estimates that in 2021 approximately 10.3% of new colorectal cancers occur in people under age 50. “Colorectal cancer is no longer a disease that only affects older populations,” said Dr. David Kauvar, a gastroenterologist with NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, director of gastroenterology at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence, and an assistant professor of medicine at Columbia Univer…