November 18-24th is GERD Awareness Week. GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Also known as acid reflux disease, GERD is a condition of the digestive system, which has increased significantly in recent decades GERD is also a primary risk factor for esophageal cancer, one of the fastest growing and deadliest cancers in the United States. …
It’s not uncommon to experience reflux or heart burn every so often. But when it happens on a regular basis, odds are you’re suffering from GERD — gastro esophageal reflux — and it needs to be treated. See the interview below with Dr. Polito discussing GERD and how it can impact you. https://albanygi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DrPolitoGERD_12_03_18.mp4
The intestinal tract (or bowel) ends with the rectum. The last part of the rectum is a section about 1 1/2 inches long, known as the anal canal. It ends with the anus — the opening to the outside of the body. There are several common problems, including hemorrhoids, that can occur in the area …
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