Acid Reflux Treatment in Reno, NV

Acid reflux is a very common disorder; it’s actually the most common complaint gastroenterologists in the US hear from their patients. Everyone has symptoms of acid reflux occasionally, but if you experience it twice a week or more, you should see a gastroenterologist at Digestive Heath Associates in Reno, Nevada because it could be GERD–gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Causes of Acid Reflux

Acid reflux occurs when acid from your stomach backs up into your esophagus. Your stomach produces hydrochloric acid to help you digest food, but when that acid gets in your esophagus, it can cause a lot of problems. Everyone has a gastroesophageal sphincter– a loop of muscle that normally protects your esophagus from being burned by stomach acid. If you are experiencing persistent acid reflux, it means that your valve may not be operating properly.

Reach out to Digestive Health Associates at 655 Sierra Rose Dr in Reno to schedule an appointment to meet with our GI doctors and put an end to your struggle with ongoing acid reflux.