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April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection, prevention, and treatment of esophageal cancer. At Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates, we are committed to educating our patients about the risks, symptoms, and steps they can take to protect their digestive health. If you’ve been experiencing digestive discomfort or pain, it’sRead more

When it comes to maintaining your overall well-being, heart health and digestive health often take center stage. But did you know there’s a significant connection between heart health and a common digestive condition called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)? If you’ve ever experienced the burning discomfort of acid reflux or worried about your heart health, understandingRead more

The holiday season is a time of celebration, indulgence, and spending quality time with loved ones. But for many, the festive foods, drinks, and hectic schedules can take a toll on digestive health. Whether you’re prone to bloating, heartburn, or general discomfort, maintaining a healthy gut during the holidays can make all the difference inRead more

Esophageal Cancer is a rare, but devastating illness that affects an individual’s esophagus — the hollow tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Although an individual’s risk of developing the disease during his or her lifetime is only 0.5 percent, the five-year survival rate for those patients diagnosed with the condition averages just 19.9 percent. TheRead more

Heartburn or acid reflux symptoms include chronic cough, chest pain, and burning. Knowing your triggers, such as certain foods, medications, obesity, or even stress, can help prevent heartburn. Heartburn treatment may include medications, home remedies, or diet changes. The specific triggers for heartburn differ from person to person. Marinara sauce may always trouble you, butRead more

The Difference between Acid Reflux and GERD The American College of Gastroenterology says that at least 15 million Americans, or 20 percent of the American population, experience heartburn every day. Does heartburn affect you? Heartburn is the manifestation — the symptom — of acid reflux, or stomach contents coming back up in your esophagus. YouRead more

What is GERD? Do you take over-the-counter medicine for heartburn? If you’re taking antacids or H2 blockers more than once a week to ease your pain, there may be a better, long-term solution for your symptoms. Heartburn, or acid indigestion, is a symptom of acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into theRead more

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month is a time to increase public understanding about Esophageal Cancer and the risk factors that can lead to this devastating disease.  New therapies currently being studied are showing promise in treating this sometimes deadly disease and we hope that brighter days are on the horizon for patients at risk for this disease. WhatRead more

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Winter 2018 Healthy Bites Digest Avoiding heartburn, upset stomach, and diarrhea or constipation around the holidays The holidays can be cruel to our stomachs. Between October and January, our stomachs endure a lot — Halloween candy, ladle after ladle of gravy, one-too-many flutes of champagne. We pay for that overeating, ending many holidayRead more

The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) says that at least 15 million Americans, or 20 percent of the American population, experience heartburn every day. Heartburn is the manifestation — the symptom — of acid reflux, or stomach contents coming back up in your esophagus. You can often pinpoint a reason for the burn (that five-alarm chili, perhaps?), but if heartburnRead more