Have you ever experienced GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) symptoms such as heartburn or acid reflux and wondered if you should have someone take a closer look? If you’re experiencing some of the common symptoms of GERD on more than a rare occasion, it’s probably time to get better educated on this health issue. This Health Insights audio blog interview with Yash Mittal, MD, is a quick and easy way to get up to speed on the topic.

It can be confusing, and it can be a significant problem that ultimately leads to cancer if not treated. In this audio podcast Dr. Mittal, a Board Certified Gastroenterologist at the Eisenhower Gastroenterology Specialty Clinic, begins his overview of GERD with this definition: “Gastroesophageal reflux disease or called GERD is basically when stomach contents are coming up into the esophagus. And, when we think of GERD, we’re really thinking about two major symptoms. And those symptoms are heartburn…and then the other symptom is actually a regurgitation.”

Dr. Yash Mittal

In this Health Insights audio blog post: GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn – Inconvenience or More? Mittal provides us with very helpful information, including:

• An overview of GERD
• Who’s at risk
• GERD and food
• Causes and treatments
• The relationship to Barrett’s esophagus and cancer

Understanding GERD better and knowing when to get professional medical advice from a gastroenterologist may help you control discomfort, or it may even help to save your life if you can prevent serious conditions, including cancer.

Take a moment out of your busy day and treat your health as a priority – listen to this informative podcast update on GERD and share it with your friends and family, too. More great AUDIO information is also available for you at the Eisenhower Audio Podcast Library. Do you also enjoy VIDEO? Visit the Eisenhower Video Library as well!

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