Gastroenterologist Dr. Pratima Dibba joins Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk on MedCentral’s Not Quite Curbside: GI Consults podcast to discuss acid reflux and GERD, covering risk factors, alarm symptoms, endoscopy considerations, and treatment options like PPIs. They emphasize the role of lifestyle modifications, dietary triggers, and the importance of primary care in managing reflux before referring to a specialist. Dr. Dibba also clarifies long-term PPI safety, debunking myths and stressing a balanced approach to treatment.
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