In this video, Dr. Wilson Tsai describes and compares the normal physiology of the esophagus, chest and abdominal cavities to one that has a hiatal hernia causing GERD. He then describes one possible treatment for this type of structural or mechanical issue.
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Torax Medical Announces FDA Approval of a New LINX® Device Compatible with 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Systems
New LINX Device expands patients’ diagnostic imaging options after treatment
June 23, 2015 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Torax Medical, Inc. is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a next generation LINX® Reflux Management System that is MR conditional in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems up to 1.5 Tesla (...
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Common heartburn drugs linked to kidney failure in the elderly
(Reuters Health | Thu Apr 16, 2015 by Lisa Rapaport) - Older patients taking drugs known as proton pump inhibitors, a common remedy for heartburn and acid reflux, are two times more likely to be hospitalized with kidney failure than peers who don't take the pills, a study finds.
While the side effect is extremely rare, and the study doesn't prove the drugs cause kidney failure, the association ...
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Saved my life!
I recently lost my brother to esophageal cancer due to unawareness of the outcome from symptoms he was experiencing. I have lived with the same symptoms for years and have learned to live with the symptoms taking pill after pill with no results or hope for change. My symptoms had increased to the point where i was having a difficult time trying to eat abdominal pain, and acid build up so bad that...
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How to Tell If You Have Acid Reflux
Think you have acid reflux? You may not. Plus—the latest on treating chronic heartburn.
By Robin Tricoles | Published January 13, 2015
Millions of Americans take over-the-counter medications for acid reflux. The problem is many don’t have acid reflux.
According to Caren Palese, a gastroenterologist in DC, more than half of the patients who are referred to her with ...
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GERD: A Growing Epidemic*
Wednesday, 26 November 2014 12:42
By Wilson Tsai, M.D. • Special to the Times
As families gather for Thanksgiving dinner this week, about one in five of us will approach the meal with some trepidation because of the potential for heartburn.
It is estimated that one in five Americans suffers from heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Symptoms of GERD include discomfort, reg...
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Heartburn Center of California raising awareness about GERD during 16th Annual National GERD AWARENESS WEEK, November 23-29th
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disiease (GERD), a lifelong disease affecting up to one in five adults in the United States
Walnut Creek, CA — November 12, 2014 — National GERD Awareness week takes place every year during the week of Thanksgiving – a time when many Americans may experience heartburn associated with overeating. However, if heartburn occurs more frequently, or is associated with symptoms o...
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First in Kind Heartburn Center of California established to combat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
A chronic and often progressive ailment affecting 1 out of 5 people
Walnut Creek, CA — October 14, 2014 — Dr. Wilson Tsai, in partnership with Bay Area Surgical Specialists (BASS) announces the establishment of the Heartburn Center of California to combat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a chronic and often progressive disease affecting 64 million Americans. The visionary and holistic appr...
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Kelli M. Testimonial
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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