April 2010 Gateway




 
The April Podcast Series focuses on Heart Burn and GERD.

Dr. Christopher White, board-certified Gastroenterologist, received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS. He completed his internal medicine residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his gastroenterology/hepatology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For more information, call Dr. White at the Clarksville Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center at 931-552-0180 or visit www.todaysgateway.com.

The information contained in these podcasts are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have medical concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.
What is heart burn and GERD?
What is heart burn and what are the symptoms of GERD?
What is underlying cause of heart burn?
What is the underlying cause of heart burn?
Evaluation of patients with GERD
How do you evaluate patients with GERD?
Treatment types
What types of treatments are available?
Lifestyle changes if diagnosed with GERD
What lifestyle changes or modifications can be implemented for heartburn or GERD?
Medications for GERD and heart burn
If lifestyle changes and modifications don't provide relief, what medications are available for heart burn and GERD?
Other possible treatment options
If neither the lifestyle changes nor the medications work, what other treatment options are available?
Doctor versus specialist
When should I see a doctor and when should I see a specialist?
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