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Difficulty swallowing can indicate more serious problem

June 29, 2016October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Dr. Kenneth Altman, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Awareness Month, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, otolaryngology, swallowing disorders

There are a number of reasons why people may have difficulty swallowing (also known as dysphagia) – ranging from a simple sore throat or tonsillitis,

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Are you having symptoms of GERD?

January 15, 2016June 18, 2018 Momentum 0 Comments Ana María Rodríguez, Dr. Shawn Goth, Gastroenterology, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Surgery

Heartburn, indigestion, regurgitation or reflux can all happen after indulging in a big meal. But did you know these issues are also a sign of

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Reducing your risk for esophageal cancer

April 15, 2015April 4, 2018 Momentum 0 Comments Barrett's esophagus, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and Baylor College of Medicine’s gastroenterology experts are reminding people that this type of cancer is treatable.