Houston Heartburn Blog

Gut Fermentation and Reflux: The Direct Evidence Linking Your Microbiome to TLESR

7 Oct at 1:08 pm

Is Surgery Really No Better Than Medication for GERD? Revisiting a 20-Year-Old Debate

30 Sep at 2:47 pm

Schatzki’s Ring: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Explained

22 Sep at 4:07 pm

Nissen Fundoplication Side Effects: What’s Real, and What’s a Sales Pitch for TIF or cTIF

16 Sep at 1:22 pm

Why cTIF Makes No Sense in the Treatment of GERD

22 Jul at 1:12 pm

TIF vs. Toupet Fundoplication: How Is That Decided?

5 Jun at 1:28 pm

Failed Nissen Fundoplication Revision: Is Gastric Bypass Really the Answer?

3 Jun at 12:21 pm

Can Jackhammer Esophagus Cause Shortness of Breath?

2 Jun at 9:10 am

Why a “Small” Hiatal Hernia Can Still Cause Debilitating GERD — And Why the Size of Your Hernia Is Not the Point

26 May at 1:35 pm

Where You Go First Matters: What Happens When Acid Reflux Surgery Goes Wrong

27 Apr at 1:01 pm

Are Persistent Hiccups a Sign of Acid Reflux? What GERD Patients Should Know

17 Apr at 8:11 pm

Sleep Apnea and GERD

19 Mar at 6:14 pm

Is It a Sluggish Gallbladder or GERD?

2 Jan at 7:46 am

GERD-Friendly Holiday Meal Guide

December 1, 2025

H Pylori vs GERD

October 27, 2025

Refluxstop™: A Novel Procedure for Acid Reflux

September 22, 2025

Is Nissen Fundoplication the Best We Can Do?

September 18, 2025

Nissen Fundoplication vs Nexium

September 15, 2025

Most Frequent Nissen Fundoplication Question: Am I Able to Vomit After Surgery?

September 12, 2025

Best Treatment for Hiatal Hernia and Diabetic Gastroparesis

May 19, 2025

Heartburn: A Warning Sign for Barrett’s Esophagus

May 16, 2025

Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Heartburn and Gastric Pacemaker

February 4, 2025

Life Is Too Short to Live with Heartburn

November 19, 2024

Hiatal Hernia Repair Without Fundoplication

November 11, 2024

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) – A Patient’s Review

October 24, 2024

Diet After Nissen Fundoplication Surgery and Hiatal Hernia Repair

August 25, 2024

Persistent Gastroparesis Following LINX™ to Nissen Fundoplication Conversion

August 10, 2024

Nissen Fundoplication Versus PPIs for Barrett’s Esophagus

July 25, 2024

Gastroparesis Severity Score

July 16, 2024

Is Ozempic Exacerbating Your Heartburn?

June 9, 2024

Hiatal Hernia Repair with or without Mesh

February 9, 2024

New GERD Surgery: BICORN Procedure

November 30, 2023

Twisted Nissen Fundoplication

November 6, 2023

LINX™ Surgery effect on esophageal motility and compliance

October 3, 2023

Does Anxiety Affect Nissen Fundoplication Outcome?

June 8, 2023

Chronic Sinusitis, Balloon Sinuplasty and GERD

May 15, 2023

Slipped Stomach Through LINX™ Device

April 20, 2023

Is It GERD or Gastroparesis?

April 9, 2023

My Gastroparesis Is Worse after TIF

March 20, 2023

Long term Dysphagia after LINX™ Surgery

February 6, 2023

How Long Does Acid Reflux Last?

December 31, 2022

Bile reflux after Nissen Fundoplication

December 8, 2022

LINX™ Removal without Nissen Fundoplication

November 29, 2022

Gastroparesis, PPIs, and Heartburn

November 28, 2022

Can Gastritis Cause Acid Reflux?

November 21, 2022

Can I Vomit after Nissen Fundoplication?

November 17, 2022

LINX™ Surgery and Vagus Nerve Irritation

November 15, 2022

Nissen Fundoplication and Gastroparesis

August 25, 2022

Nissen Fundoplication and Eosinophilic Esophagitis

August 19, 2022

Bile Reflux and Gastroparesis

June 17, 2022

Toupet vs Nissen Fundoplication: A New Study

May 14, 2022

How Do I Strengthen My Acid Reflux Barrier?

February 27, 2022

Dysphagia and Persistent Acid Reflux after LINX™ Surgery

February 14, 2022

Endoscopic Acid Reflux Treatment: Stretta

February 4, 2022

High Dose Proton Pump Inhibitors, Are They Any Good?

January 31, 2022

Can COVID Infection Cause Gastroparesis?

January 9, 2022

Is Nissen Fundoplication Covered by My Insurance?

December 28, 2021

Acid Reflux and Heartburn with Keto Diet

December 22, 2021

How Long Does LINX™ Surgery Last?

December 7, 2021

Gastroparesis in the Setting of Previous Pyloromyotomy

November 12, 2021

Nissen Fundoplication Surgery in Canada

November 6, 2021

Nissen Fundoplication Surgery in Houston

October 21, 2021

Medium Size Hiatal Hernia: Now What?

September 14, 2021

Heartburn, Acid Reflux and Gastroparesis Treatment in San Antonio, TX

August 28, 2021

Nissen Fundoplication and Esophageal Cancer

August 22, 2021

Advanced Acid Reflux and Fasting

August 12, 2021

Can I Have LINX™ Surgery for GERD and Gastroparesis?

July 28, 2021

Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair and Nissen Fundoplication

July 27, 2021

Heartburn during Pregnancy

July 19, 2021

Does LINX™ Surgery Cause Bloating and Fullness?

July 4, 2021

Best Diet for Acid Reflux and Heartburn

June 12, 2021

LINX™ Surgery and Pregnancy

June 5, 2021

How Successful Is Heartburn Surgery in The Setting of Gastroparesis?

May 31, 2021

How Successful Is Nissen Fundoplication?

May 27, 2021

LINX™ for Acid Reflux: Side Effects and Esophageal Wall Compliance

May 25, 2021

LINX™ Device Placement after Sleeve Gastrectomy

May 16, 2021

What Happens after LINX™ Surgery?

May 10, 2021

LINX™ Revision Surgery: Nissen or Toupet Fundoplication

May 1, 2021

Is GERD a Curable Disease?

April 28, 2021

Bloating after Nissen Fundoplication

April 13, 2021

Chest pain after Toupet Fundoplication

March 30, 2021

Gallbladder, Digestive or Acid Reflux Issues?

March 2, 2021

Slipped Nissen Wrap

February 21, 2021

Hiatal Hernia Repair: When and Why?

February 13, 2021

Acid Reflux: Try Not to Self-Treat Heartburn in 2021

January 3, 2021

Nissen Fundoplication: Before or After Pregnancy?

December 10, 2020

Nissen Fundoplication: Where You Go First Matters

October 30, 2020

Nissen Fundoplication and Gallbladder Function

October 6, 2020

Are You Taking Omeprazole after Nissen fundoplication?

September 11, 2020

How Do We Evaluate Dysphagia at Houston Heartburn and Reflux Center?

September 9, 2020

Are Proton-Pump Inhibitors Associated with Increased COVID-19 Risk?

August 21, 2020

Does Acid Reflux Develop Suddenly?

August 19, 2020

Dor vs Nissen Fundoplication for Heartburn Treatment

August 6, 2020

Nissen Conversion to Toupet Fundoplication

July 30, 2020

Nissen Fundoplication, Dysphagia and Gastroparesis

July 23, 2020

Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia and Heartburn

July 14, 2020

Late Complications of LINX™ Device for Heartburn Treatment

July 6, 2020

Chronic Cough and Acid Reflux

June 28, 2020

Esophageal Hypersensitivity and Nissen Fundoplication

June 22, 2020

Is It Gallbladder Disease, Heartburn or Acid Reflux?

June 9, 2020

LINX™ Surgery Complications and Efficacy: A New Study

May 20, 2020

Do Hiatal Hernias Increase in Size with Weightlifting?

May 17, 2020

POEM after Toupet Fundoplication for Achalasia

April 27, 2020

The Tight Nissen Fundoplication

April 20, 2020

Hoarse voice, chronic cough, pneumonia and GERD

April 3, 2020

Will TIF Procedure Correct or Cure Dysphagia?

March 20, 2020

Houston Heartburn Advocates Social Distancing

March 15, 2020

Heartburn Medications after Nissen Fundoplication

February 26, 2020

Persistent Heartburn after Nissen Fundoplication

February 23, 2020

Heartburn, Esophageal Spasm, and Functional Dyspepsia

February 11, 2020

Pain Following LINX™ Surgery for Heartburn

February 7, 2020

Burping after Nissen fundoplication

January 29, 2020

Acid Reflux and Heartburn after Lap Band Removal

January 23, 2020

100% Houston Heartburn Patient Satisfaction

January 18, 2020

Difficulty Swallowing with LINX™ Surgery for Heartburn

December 23, 2019

Acid reflux and Heartburn after Gastric Bypass Surgery

December 17, 2019

Acid Reflux and Pain with Swallowing after Nissen fundoplication

December 9, 2019

Gastroparesis in the Setting of Pancreatitis

November 20, 2019

LINX™ for Heartburn and Difficulty Swallowing

October 12, 2019

Probiotics for GERD and Heartburn

October 4, 2019

A Cancer Linked Compound Found in Zantac

September 15, 2019

Are You a Candidate for Nissen Fundoplication?

September 11, 2019

Does LINX™ Device Cause Chest Pain?

September 5, 2019

Long-Term Poorly Understood LINX™ Complications

September 2, 2019

Nissen Fundoplication and Dysphagia

August 19, 2019

Nissen Fundoplication Improves Quality of Life

August 3, 2019

Vagal Nerve Integrity Testing, Nissen Fundoplication and Gastroparesis

July 23, 2019

Esophageal Kinking, Heartburn and Hiatal Hernia Surgery

July 14, 2019

Contraindications for Nissen Fundoplication Surgery

June 22, 2019

Acid and Bile Reflux following Stomach Surgery

June 10, 2019

Your Diet after Nissen Fundoplication

May 19, 2019

When to Stop PPIs after Nissen Fundoplication?

May 16, 2019

Nissen Fundoplication for Acid Reflux treatment

May 3, 2019

Heartburn Pills Raise Risk of Liver Cancer

April 23, 2019

Heartburn, Smoking and Barrett’s Esophagus

April 15, 2019

GERD Surgery in Houston: When and Where?

April 9, 2019

Are You Looking for a Heartburn Specialist in Houston?

April 3, 2019

Does Fasting Increase Heartburn?

April 2, 2019

Endoflip for Heartburn Treatment: Tailoring the Fundoplication

March 28, 2019

Nissen vs Toupet Fundoplication for Heartburn Treatment

March 20, 2019

LINX™ for Heartburn: A Dysphagia Problem

March 11, 2019

Functional Heartburn and Heartburn Pills

March 8, 2019

Heartburn, Acid Reflux and Nissen Fundoplication Revision

March 3, 2019

Does Coffee Give You Heartburn?

February 27, 2019

Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair for Severe Heartburn

February 26, 2019

Heartburn Treatment Options in Houston

February 20, 2019

Heartburn Pills: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

February 18, 2019

Valentine’s Day, Chocolate, and Heartburn

February 13, 2019

Heartburn Treatment after Sleeve Gastrectomy

February 12, 2019

Weight Lifting, Hiatal Hernia, and Acid Reflux

February 11, 2019

Heartburn Moment of the Super Bowl

February 3, 2019

Manometry and Heartburn Treatment in Houston

February 2, 2019

Gastric Diverticulum and Heartburn Treatment

January 31, 2019

LINX™ Acid Reflux Surgery Revision in Houston

January 14, 2019

New Year, New Resolution: Take control of Your Heartburn

January 2, 2019

Tis The Season for Heartburn in Houston

December 22, 2018

Can Chewing Tobacco Cause Heartburn?

November 28, 2018

Is Thanksgiving Synonymous with Heartburn for You?

November 21, 2018

National GERD Awareness Week: Why Does It Matter?

November 18, 2018

Bile Reflux after Mini Gastric Bypass Revision to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

October 31, 2018

LINX™ Device for Heartburn Treatment in Houston

October 26, 2018

Fundoplication, Hiatal Hernia Repair and Esophageal Dysmotility

October 19, 2018

Cough and sore throat: Cold, Flu or Acid Reflux?

October 16, 2018

Case of the Week: Recurrent Gastroparesis Symptoms

October 10, 2018

Is Keto Diet a Good Option for GERD Patients?

October 1, 2018

Recurrent Heartburn after Nissen Fundoplication

September 15, 2018

Acid reflux, Bile reflux, and Gallbladder Surgery

July 29, 2018

Hiatal Hernia Repair Improves Quality of Life

July 15, 2018

GERD after Sleeve Gastrectomy

July 2, 2018

Question of the Week: Revision Nissen Fundoplication – Options and Outcomes

June 22, 2018

Question of The Week: Band to Sleeve Revision

June 15, 2018

Question of the week: Severe Cough after Gastric Band Removal

June 7, 2018

Nissen Fundoplication Durability

May 31, 2018

Acid Reflux after Gastric Bypass Surgery

May 13, 2018

Esophageal Hypersensitivity and GERD

April 30, 2018

Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication after Band Removal

March 31, 2018

Question of the Week: Partial vs Full Fundoplication for GERD

March 12, 2018

Slipped Nissen Fundoplication: Why Do We Still See It?

March 3, 2018

PPI Use and Lupus erythematosus

February 12, 2018

Question of the week: GERD Treatment Options

January 21, 2018

Question of the week regarding Barrett’s esophagus

January 8, 2018

Are You Contemplating Sleeve Surgery in 2018?

January 7, 2018

Why Is GERD a Progressive Disease?

December 11, 2017

Proton Pump Inhibitors Mortality Risk

October 13, 2017

Revision Acid Reflux Surgery

September 11, 2017

Hurricane Harvey: Together We Heal

September 2, 2017

Heller Myotomy Versus Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)

July 15, 2017

Severe GERD after Gastric Bypass Surgery

June 26, 2017

Does Nissen Fundoplication Affect the Magenstrasse?

June 13, 2017

Question of the Week: Can TIF procedure be done in cases of esophageal dysmotility due to scleroderma?

June 4, 2017

Long-Term effect of Nissen Fundoplication on Barrett’s Esophagus

May 21, 2017

A New Hybrid Procedure for GERD: Anterior Fundoplication-Sleeve

May 15, 2017

Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, Gastroparesis and GERD

April 27, 2017

Question of the Week: Do PPIs Cause Delayed Gastric Emptying?

April 25, 2017

Incomplete Symptom Resolution Following Heller Myotomy for Achalasia

April 4, 2017

Does Bile Reflux Increase Following Cholecystectomy?

March 13, 2017

Laparoscopic vs Open GERD Surgery

March 9, 2017

Revision Hiatal Hernia Surgery

March 6, 2017

What Gastroparesis Patients Go Through

February 27, 2017

End Stage Acid Reflux Disease

February 22, 2017

Hiatal hernia Repair, Nissen Fundoplication and the Hypercontractile Esophagus

February 12, 2017

Demystifying the Role of Hiatal Hernia Repair and Nissen Fundoplication Surgery

February 10, 2017

Achalasia and Obesity: Changing Treatment Paradigms

February 7, 2017

The History of Nissen Fundoplication: What Can We Learn?

January 27, 2017

Gastroparesis Following Nissen Fundoplication and Hiatal Hernia Repair

January 15, 2017

Biologic Mesh Use in Hiatal Hernia Repair

December 7, 2016

Thanksgiving Dinner and GERD

November 24, 2016

A GERD Patient with An Asymptomatic Peptic Stricture

November 17, 2016

The Effect of Gastric Sleeve Surgery on Cough

November 14, 2016

Toupet or Nissen Fundoplication for GERD Treatment?

October 31, 2016

Chest Pain Two Years Following LINX™ Surgery

October 19, 2016

The Short Esophagus in the Era of PPIs

September 26, 2016

Esophageal Outflow Obstruction and GERD

September 4, 2016

An Evidence Based Approach to the Treatment of GERD

August 21, 2016

Budd-Chiari Syndrome, GERD, Schatzki’s ring, and Nissen Surgery

August 9, 2016

Overweight and Suffering from Heartburn? We Can Help

July 27, 2016

Can Distal Esophageal Narrowing Be A Solution For GERD?

July 22, 2016

Case of The Week: Perfect TIF – Severe Reflux

July 6, 2016

EndoStim: A Novel Anti-Reflux Procedure

June 27, 2016

The Nissen Fundoplication: A Reliable Cure For Acid Reflux

May 29, 2016

You Age Faster With Proton Pump Inhibitors

May 20, 2016

Case of the Week: GERD, Silent Reflux and Laryngospasm

May 9, 2016

Gastroparesis and Pyloroplasty

April 18, 2016

The Unbeatable 360 Degree Fundoplication Also Known As Nissen Procedure

April 11, 2016

I Have a Lap Band: Should I Be Taking Antacid Medications?

March 11, 2016

Severe Acid Reflux Disease After Lap Band Removal

March 1, 2016

Proton Pump Inhibitors Delay Gastric Emptying

February 15, 2016

Gastroparesis vs GERD: When You Have A Hammer In Your Hand, Everything Around You Starts Looking Like A Nail

January 27, 2016

2016 Resolution: Cure Acid Reflux Disease in Houston

January 14, 2016

Stretta: A Naive Approach to a Complex Problem

December 29, 2015

Houston Acid Reflux Specialist Replies to Your Question: Does Eggnog make my Heartburn worse?

December 24, 2015

Obesity and GERD: Weight loss surgery options

December 1, 2015

Acid Reflux on Thanksgiving Day: Do You Need To Call An Acid Reflux Specialist?

November 25, 2015

The Link Between Heartburn and Genetics

November 19, 2015

Tips on How to Avoid Heartburn While You Hike

November 17, 2015

GERD: An Intriguing Disease On the Rise

November 11, 2015

Using a Food Journal to Fight Heartburn

November 10, 2015

The Three Ws of Heartburn

November 6, 2015

Why Heartburn Medications Don’t Always Work

November 5, 2015

How to Make a Heartburn-Free Sandwich

November 3, 2015

Can Vinegar Help Your Heartburn?

November 1, 2015

Mid Afternoon Snacks for Heartburn Sufferers

October 29, 2015

Avoiding Heartburn on Halloween

October 28, 2015

Top Tips to Calm Your Stress Levels

October 27, 2015

Facts on Spicy Foods

October 15, 2015

Facts on Citrus Foods

October 13, 2015

Daily Habits to Reduce Heartburn

October 4, 2015

Can Breathing Reduce Heartburn?

October 1, 2015

Shocking Heartburn Triggers

September 29, 2015

The Difference Between Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and GERD

September 24, 2015

Who Gets Barrett’s Esophagus?

September 22, 2015

Facts about Caffeine

September 20, 2015

Heartburn and the Challenges You Face While Eating Out

September 18, 2015

Pregnancy, In Vitro Fertilization & GERD

September 13, 2015

What Happens if You Ignore GERD Symptoms?

September 6, 2015

Quick Tips to Avoid Heartburn While Exercising

September 4, 2015

Which Health Conditions Cause Heartburn?

September 2, 2015

Be Aware of Drugs That Cause Heartburn

August 29, 2015

Why Breakfast is the Best Time to Take Heartburn Medication

August 26, 2015

Unsuspecting Acid Reflux Symptoms

August 22, 2015

Can the Heat Make Heartburn Worse?

August 18, 2015

When Heartburn Goes From Problem to Serious Condition

August 13, 2015

Three Health Risks of a High Acidic Diet

August 11, 2015

Side Effects of Heartburn Oral Medication

August 9, 2015

GERD – Fast Facts

August 6, 2015

Is Your Job Giving You Heartburn?

August 4, 2015

How Heartburn Treatment Makes for a Great Reality Television Show

August 1, 2015

Heartburn at Night: Food and Drinks to Avoid

July 29, 2015

Gaining a Better Understanding of Acid Reflux in 2015

July 27, 2015

Top 5 Foods That Ease Your Heartburn

July 24, 2015

National Refreshment Day – Which Drinks Will Ease Your Heartburn Today?

July 23, 2015

Will Relieving Your Heartburn Create More Problems?

July 21, 2015

What to Take When Heartburn Strikes

July 14, 2015

Avoiding Heartburn

July 10, 2015

Heartburn and Pregnancy

July 8, 2015

Is Your Sleeve Surgery Causing Acid Reflux?

July 2, 2015

Here’s To Heartburn

June 30, 2015

Heartburn 101

June 26, 2015

Natural Ways To Help Heartburn

June 24, 2015

Heartburn and Anxiety

June 19, 2015

Achalasia Treatment

June 17, 2015

Top Heartburn Myths

June 9, 2015

Can Your Beverage Cause Your Heartburn?

June 5, 2015

Power Foods to Fight Acidity

June 1, 2015

Is Your Lap Band Causing You Heartburn?

May 29, 2015

Is Your Weight Causing Heartburn?

May 23, 2015

Do Allergies Cause GERD?

May 22, 2015

Cut the Cravings, Cut the Heartburn

May 20, 2015

Heartburn on Vacation

May 16, 2015

Chronic Cough, Throat Clearing, and Hoarse Voice: Are these symptoms related to acid reflux?

May 14, 2015

Recipes for Heartburn

May 13, 2015

“Don’t Super Size Me”…Control Your Portion Size and Stop Acid Reflux

May 12, 2015

How to Control Your Heartburn with Portion Control

May 8, 2015

Top Summer Foods That Trigger Heartburn

May 6, 2015

My PCP Told Me I Have GERD; Now What?

May 4, 2015

TIF: Is It Really A Fundoplication Surgery?

April 27, 2015

What Triggers Esophagitis?

April 22, 2015

What is a Hiatal Hernia?

April 17, 2015

Your Diet Matters If You Have Acid Reflux Disease

April 10, 2015

Acid Reflux Treatment in Houston: What is Esophageal Manometry?

April 6, 2015

Stop Heartburn: Why Test for Acid Reflux?

March 29, 2015

How Does Nissen Fundoplication Work to Stop Acid Reflux?

March 22, 2015

Long-Term Consequences of Untreated Acid Reflux

March 14, 2015

Acid Reflux Surgery: Are You A Candidate?

March 10, 2015

Houston, we have a heartburn problem

March 7, 2015

Nighttime Heartburn is Keeping Houston Awake

March 4, 2015

You’ve been diagnosed with Barrett’s now what?

February 28, 2015

How do I select a heartburn and reflux doctor in Houston, TX?

February 17, 2015

Lifestyle Changes To Keep Heartburn At Bay

February 8, 2015