The most common type of esophageal cancer in the U.S. is adenocarcinoma. The precursor lesion to adenocarcinoma is called Barrett's Esophagus. It is caused when the lining of the esophagus changes to mimic the stomach. Risk factors for Barrett's Esophagus

GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is the #1 diagnosis we see in Gastroenterology. Reflux happens when the stomach's contents backs up into the esophagus. Heartburn is the most common (but not the only) symptom of GERD. In this episode of

According to the National Institutes of Health, around 60-70 million people are affected by digestive diseases. Diseases of the digestive system are also the primary diagnosis for 22.4 million doctors office visits and 8.3 million hospital emergency department visits each