{"id":39751,"date":"2024-03-25T14:11:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T14:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/?p=39751"},"modified":"2024-03-25T16:20:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T16:20:43","slug":"dysphagia-acid-reflux-and-gerd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/de\/2024\/03\/dysphagia-acid-reflux-and-gerd\/","title":{"rendered":"Dysphagia, Acid Reflux and GERD"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dysphagia, Acid Reflux and GERD<\/h1>\n\n
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Dysphagia<\/a> is when you have difficulty swallowing. You may experience this if you have GERD. It is estimated to affect as many as 15 million Americans, and most often occurs in people who are more than 40 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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While dysphagia can be attributed to a variety of causes, including chronic acid reflux caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Did you know Hancock Health has a Heartburn and Dysphagia Clinic? The clinic provides unique patient centered care to address both GERD and dysphagia (swallowing problems). Extensive testing is performed as necessary to identify the core of the problem for each patient. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Your first visit is a consult with the specialist team, which includes a physician and a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). At time of the consult, if further testing is needed, the physician will order the testing, which may include an Esophogram, an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS), a 24-hour reflux study, or a manometry. After the necessary information is gathered, an individualized plan of care is established for each patient. Usually, a lifestyle change approach as well as medication and\/or anti-reflux surgery will be implemented for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What types of surgery is available to help with GERD, reflux and heartburn?<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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