Brew with a View: Coffee Talk with Dr. Castilla. GERD Discussion

Speaker: Maria Castilla, M.D., General Surgeon

According to the American Gastroenterological Association, more than 60 million Americans are estimated to experience heartburn at least once a month and a staggering 15 million suffer daily. Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. For some, the occasional heartburn can be managed, but when your symptoms are frequent and bad enough to impact your sense of well-being, you may need to try something else.

If your GERD symptoms are severe and interfering with your lifestyle, your physician may suggest surgery. Speak to your doctor to see if nissen surgery may be right for you. To find a physician, visit www.BayfrontCharlotte.com/find-a-doc.