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Achalasia 2.0: Combining POEM with Esophageal Retraining for Long-Term Success
Introduction – Redefining the Finish Line for Achalasia CareIn the last decade, achalasia management has shifted from mere symptom control to a quest for...
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Beating the Lump in Throat Sensation: How Esophageal Retraining Can Help Globus Patients Find Relief
That persistent “lump in the throat” feeling—which doesn’t go away with swallowing and has no clear physical cause—can be both alarming and frustrating. Known...
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High-Grade Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus: Radiofrequency Ablation vs Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Outcomes
1. Why High-Grade Dysplasia Demands Swift Action
Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is the only widely accepted precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma, and once the biopsy shows high-grade...
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Can Eating Coconut Trigger Throat Irritation, Cough, or Acid Reflux? What Science and Allergy Really Reveal
The short answer
Yes—for a subset of people, coconut can set off throat irritation, coughing, or acid reflux–type symptoms. The reason varies by person and...
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When Medicine Is Not Enough: Choosing Between Nissen Fundoplication, LINX, and TIF for Lasting Reflux Relief
If heartburn and regurgitation keep bouncing back despite careful use of acid-suppressing medicines, you are not out of options. Three procedure families—Nissen fundoplication (a...
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Nissen or Partial Wrap? Choosing the Anti-Reflux Surgery That Controls Acid Without Daily Side-Effects
You have tried lifestyle changes and acid-reducing medicines. Reflux still steals your sleep, your voice, or your appetite. Your clinician mentions anti-reflux surgery, and...
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Understanding Presbyesophagus in Older Adults
Quick take: what “presbyesophagus” means in plain EnglishIf your radiology report mentions presbyesophagus, it’s usually describing age-related changes in how the esophagus (the swallowing...
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Presbyesophagus, Achalasia, and Esophageal Spasm: Making Sense of Similar-Sounding Diagnoses
The short answer: “presbyesophagus” is a descriptive label, not a modern diagnosisIf your radiology report mentions presbyesophagus, it was likely describing age-associated changes in...
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Short Segment Non-Dysplastic Barrett’s vs Long Segment Non-Dysplastic Barrett’s
Barrett’s esophagus describes a change in the lining at the lower end of the esophagus, usually driven by long-standing gastroesophageal reflux. Doctors confirm the...
