A subset of LPR patients may exhibit underlying abnormalities in autonomic nervous system (ANS) function and/or brain activation – which causes and/or sustains the LPR condition. Another subset of “LPR patients” may actually have a functional esophageal disorder or a somatic symptom disorder wherein either: connections in the brain are erroneous (functional) or anxiety is …
Can acid reflux affect the eyes? Yes. It is most common with extra-esophageal (i.e. supra-esophageal) variants such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or nasopharyngeal reflux (NPR). In some cases, severe GERD may cause eye-related symptoms as well. That said, GERD will not typically cause eye symptoms of the same severity and/or frequency as LPR/NPR. Disclaimer: You …
In late 2021 I began experiencing persistent “globus sensation” accompanied by a “burning sensation” in the back of my throat. An urgent care doctor diagnosed sinusitis but suspected that acid reflux could be the cause – and thus referred me to an ENT who diagnosed GERD/LPR. Prior to my diagnosis, I searched for natural things …
Can acid reflux affect the ears? Yes. It is most common with extraesophageal variations of reflux such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and nasopharyngeal reflux (NPR). Severe GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) may also cause intermittent ear-related symptoms as well. That said, standard GERD does NOT typically reach extraesophageal regions and is less likely to cause significant …
Can reflux diseases be cured? It depends. Sometimes the answer is a resounding “YES” and other times the answer is a probable “NO.” Curability of a reflux condition will vary depending upon 3 factors: 1. Underlying cause(s) of the reflux condition This varies among sufferers. For one person it might be obesity, for another it …
Stretta is a minimally-invasive procedure that delivers a series of radiofrequency bursts to the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) to enhance both tone and integrity of the LES via induction of fibrosis and/or hypertrophy. It is thought that enhancement of LES tone and integrity can improve certain chronic reflux conditions such as: GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and …