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16 Jan My Teenager Complains of Difficulty Swallowing

Posted at 10:25h in Acid Reflux, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Flu, Gastroenterology, GERD, Infection, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition

There are many reasons a child may complain of difficulty swallowing such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Eosinophilic Disease. A less common reason for difficulty swallowing but a possible cause to consider is Achalasia. What is Achalasia? Achalasia means “failure to relax” and refers to the inability...

01 Dec My Teenager has Heartburn

Posted at 13:53h in Acid Reflux, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Flu, GERD, Heartburn, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition

Heartburn refers to pain in the chest that occurs when stomach acid spreads back up into the food pipe or esophagus. This is known as acid reflux. Up to 10% of American teenagers complain of heartburn due to acid reflux. Other teenagers complain of: a...

03 Aug What Does The Smell of Your Child’s Breath Say About Their Health?

Posted at 09:00h in Acid Reflux, Allergies, Child Health, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Events, Flu, Gastroenterology, GERD, Nutrition, Walk With a Doc

National Fresh Breath Day is Sunday, August 6, 2017. Halitosis or bad breath can be a major problem for many children. There are multiple causes of bad breath ranging from not brushing your teeth to serious medical conditions. The smell of your child’s breath can reveal...

17 Jul Should I Let My Child Chew Gum?

Posted at 14:57h in Acid Reflux, Child Health, Diarrhea, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Flu, Gastroenterology, GERD, Heartburn, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Walk With a Doc

Gum chewing has been around for thousands of years. In fact, scientists have found an ancient wad of gum in Sweden that is 9000 years old. Over half a billion dollars is spent per year on bubble gum in North America and the average American...

08 May When Acid Reflux Becomes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Posted at 09:28h in Acid Reflux, Constipation, Digestive Disorder, Endoscopy, Exercise, Flu, Gastroenterology, GERD, Heartburn, Infection, Nutrition, Obesity

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children is a digestive disorder in which the gastric acid from the stomach moves upward into the esophagus. Most people have gastric acid reflux occasionally; however, if reflux is occurring frequently, it can develop into GERD. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the result...

Acid Reflux

16 Jan My Teenager Complains of Difficulty Swallowing

01 Dec My Teenager has Heartburn

03 Aug What Does The Smell of Your Child’s Breath Say About Their Health?

17 Jul Should I Let My Child Chew Gum?

08 May When Acid Reflux Becomes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Acid Reflux

16 Jan My Teenager Complains of Difficulty Swallowing

01 Dec My Teenager has Heartburn

03 Aug What Does The Smell of Your Child’s Breath Say About Their Health?

17 Jul Should I Let My Child Chew Gum?

08 May When Acid Reflux Becomes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Phone 972-265-8222

Fax 972-265-8224

Hours Monday - Thursday: 8am to 4pm Friday: 8am to Noon

Address 13192 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 610 Frisco, TX 75034

Phone
972-265-8222

Fax
972-265-8224

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8am to 4pm
Friday: 8am to Noon

Address
13192 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 610
Frisco, TX 75034