If you have experienced a burning sensation in your chest, a sour or bitter taste in the back of your mouth, or difficulty swallowing, you may have Acid Reflux, and the team at Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease in Anchorage, AK, Eagle River, AK, and the Mat Su Valley, AK, area, can provide the proper treatment and care. Call one of our clinics today to set up an appointment with one of our providers.
What is a Gastroenterologist?
A Gastroenterologist is a physician trained in managing diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease have a reputation for providing excellent digestive healthcare with our four industry-leading gastroenterologists. All are Board Certified in Gastroenterology and are United States Air Force Veterans.
At ADLD, we have a reputation for providing personalized healthcare and for never compromising on the quality of our service. Our physicians are dedicated to providing outstanding care for patients with liver problems and digestive diseases and for working to prevent colon cancer through screening. We serve the whole state of Alaska and a wide variety of services, including Hemorrhoidal Banding, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCPE} Capsule Endoscopy, Esophageal Manometry, pH Studies, Upper Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Signs You Might Have Acid Reflux
There are several signs you might have Acid Reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you have any of these, you should consider visiting the offices of Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease in Anchorage, AK, Eagle River, AK, and the Mat Su Valley, AK, area. A trained gastroenterologist can help. These are some of the symptoms.
- Regurgitation- This is the sensation of a sour or bitter taste, including the sensation of acid backing up in your mouth.
- Heartburn - This discomfort or burning sensation can move from your chest and abdomen to your stomach.
- Dyspepsia-Symptoms include nausea after eating, burping, bloating or stomach fullness, and pain in the upper abdomen.
People are especially likely to notice GERD after eating a heavy meal, lying on their back, or lifting a heavy object. Symptoms are most often noticed at night, and pain is at the worst with Acid Reflux at night.
What Our Physicians Can Do For You
After diagnosing your condition, we will develop a treatment plan designed especially for you. Losing weight can help. A number of other things can also sometimes help, such as eating smaller meals, avoiding alcohol or spicy foods, not eating too close to bedtime, and wearing loosely fitting clothing.
If your condition is severe enough that becomes necessary, we can prescribe medication that will alleviate your symptoms. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, feel free to call the specialists at Alaska Digestive and Liver Disease in Anchorage, AK, Eagle River AK, and the Mat Su Valley, AK, area at (907) 569-1333.