I am 34 years old and had been dealing with heartburn for about 15 years before going to Dr. Tsai's heartburn clinic. Before seeing Dr. Tsai I had no idea that heartburn could cause cancer. For many years I had seen several Gastroenterologists that would prescribe me PPI’s for my heartburn and told me to change my lifestyle and I would be fine. Never did they ever mention once to me that it cou...
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David P. Testimonial
I wish to thank Dr. Wilson Tsai for changing my life!
I have been a GERD patient for about 10 years. My symptoms started as occasional heartburn and chest pain and steadily grew to an almost daily occurrence of moderate to severe pain and discomfort, especially over the last few years. This condition affected every aspect of my life. I could not travel easily since taking long trips in cars ...
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Marika R. Testimonial
Before I came to Dr. Tsai at his heart burn center I was extremely uncomfortable and in a lot of pain. Because of Dr. Tsai's expertise and knowledge he was able to diagnose my problem and informed me of all my treatment options. He made me feel extremely comfortable and safe in his care by taking his time to explain everything and answer all my questions. After he operated on me my quality of life...
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That burning sensation: What you need to know about heartburn
If you’ve ever experienced heartburn – also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD – you know how uncomfortable it can be. [Twenty percent of Americans* are affected by] GERD. Besides heartburn, GERD symptoms can fall into two categories. Typical symptoms include regurgitation, bloating, or an acidic taste in the back of the mouth. Less common symptoms include asthma, persistent coughing...
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Stop Reflux / GERD with LINX®
LINX® is designed to augment the weak lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to help prevent reflux
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic, often progressive disease caused by a weak lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that allows acid and bile to reflux, or flow back, from the stomach into the esophagus.
The LES is a muscle at the junction of the esophagus and stomach that functions as th...
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Educate before you Medicate
We have come a long way since the first drugstores of the Middle Ages. In particular, pharmaceuticals have progressed enormously in the past 50 to 60 years, helping patients with pain, curing disease and improving the overall quality of life. However, as drug commercials and advertising recommend, it is always prudent to ask a physician before beginning any kind of drug regiment. There are many re...
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