GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease ... This test is very important in those patients who are being evaluated for surgery. Over-the-counter antacids such as TUMS may be used on an as ...

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass led to greater weight loss than sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity at 10 years, according to long-term follow-up from a Swiss randomized trial.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic ... while some stay one night in the hospital. Once you are awake after surgery, you can begin to eat a regular diet. For the first month after ...

GERD is one of the most common GI conditions, but its presentation can be confusing because many of its symptoms overlap with other conditions.

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) announces the addition of Dr. Medhat Fanous, a general surgeon specializing in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to its Specialty Clinic. Dr. Fanous brings ...