<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Privatdozent Dr. med. Eckhard Löhde ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expertenberatung bei Sodbrennen und Refluxerkrankungen]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:19:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[I just can't anymore...]]></title><description><![CDATA[In many letters from my patients, a serious issue appears — often only between the lines: Reflux does not only mean physical symptoms for many patients, but a fundamentally changed way of life . A shared meal, a glass of wine, an untroubled evening — these are often replaced by restriction, constant self-monitoring, and pain. An endless odyssey In search of the cause, patients often undergo a long series of examinations: CT, MRI, X-ray ECG, stress tests, cardiac catheterization gastroscopy,...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/i-just-can-t-anymore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a87d1a959eb485621d99</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:41:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234705a77b7b4aae825b096666ebbd41.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wenn Reflux das Leben verändert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wenn Reflux das Leben verändert]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/post/ich-kann-nicht-mehr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60d48c45b819bd00165d78b2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/234705a77b7b4aae825b096666ebbd41.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallereflux (DGER) – die oft übersehene Komponente des Refluxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Das Aufsteigen von Gallensäuren ist bei vielen Refluxpatienten latent, aber oft unbemerkt vorhanden. Zunächst fließt der Gallensaft aus dem Zwölffingerdarm in den Magen. Erreicht er die Speiseröhre, spricht man vom DGER (Duodeno-Gastro-Esophageal Reflux) . Was passiert dabei im Körper? Unser Verdauungssystem besteht aus klar getrennten Funktionsräumen: Magen:  stark saures Milieu (pH 1–2) Zwölffingerdarm:  alkalisches Milieu (pH 8–8,5) Für das alkalische Milieu sind vor allem die Gallensäfte...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/post/gallereflux</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618d36958126fa0017ed4229</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_672ac73a405a416193f1821de06ad1c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bile Reflux (DGER) – an often overlooked component of reflux disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upward movement of bile acids is present in many reflux patients—often in a latent and unnoticed form. Initially, bile flows from the duodenum into the stomach. If it reaches the esophagus, this is referred to as DGER (duodeno-gastro-esophageal reflux) . What happens in the body? Our digestive system consists of clearly separated functional compartments: Stomach:  strongly acidic environment (pH 1–2) Duodenum:  alkaline environment (pH 8–8.5) Bile plays a central role in maintaining this...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/bile-reflux</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a6aa8119558c49e6c277</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:44:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_672ac73a405a416193f1821de06ad1c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diaphragmatic hernia - why me?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many patients ask themselves: Why did I develop a diaphragmatic hernia? Was it caused by physical strain, sports, or a specific event? This region of the diaphragm represents a natural weak point in every individual, which is inherently difficult for the body to stabilize. If additional risk factors are present, the system can become unbalanced. Established risk factors pregnancy (especially multiple pregnancy or a large fetus) familial predisposition (parents, grandparents) scoliosis chronic...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/diaphragmatic-hernia-why-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a8a31a959eb485621dbf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:35:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_8e68e5f7a89740fb9e281383ff9308de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zwerchfellbruch - warum gerade ich?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viele fragen sich: Warum habe gerade ich einen Zwerchfellbruch bekommen? Lag es am Sport, an einer Belastung oder an einem bestimmten Ereignis? Dieser Bereich im Zwerchfell ist bei jedem Menschen eine gewisse Schwachstelle, die für den Körper nur schwer zu stabilisieren ist. Kommen zusätzliche Risikofaktoren hinzu, kann das System ins Ungleichgewicht geraten. Gesicherte Risikofaktoren Schwangerschaft (insbesondere Mehrlingsschwangerschaft oder großes Kind) familiäres Auftreten (Eltern,...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/post/die-vorteile-einer-patientenzentrierten-versorgung</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60a3a2e837700e001511b46d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_8e68e5f7a89740fb9e281383ff9308de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Silent Reflux” – What It Really Means]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stiller Reflux]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/do-i-have-silent-reflux</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a678fd21f93f5252db12</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:45:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1bce_83c823ba2a4f4ffa99ebdce9433e1655~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflux and the Lungs – An Often Overlooked Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflux does not only affect the esophagus—the lungs can also be significantly impacted.In  particular, gaseous components of reflux can rise upward and enter the bronchi with each breath. The result may include coughing, increased susceptibility to infections, and recurrent respiratory problems. The lungs attempt to clear these substances through coughing—a powerful protective mechanism driven by the diaphragm. However, in cases of persistent reflux, the lungs are continuously exposed to this...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/the-daily-suffering-of-the-lungs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a6052f19e07795f6d892</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:47:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/267c03ba1f2745139b0ffecde60dd5ed.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schwierige Diagnostik - Warum eigentlich?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viele Betroffene erleben eine verwirrende Situation: Untersuchungen widersprechen sich. Eine Magenspiegelung zeigt einen Bruch, die nächste nicht. Das Röntgen ist unauffällig, das MRT ebenfalls. Am Ende bleiben mehr Fragen als Antworten. Warum ist das so? Das Problem: das Zwerchfell Das Zwerchfell ist ein dünnes, bewegliches Organ, das sich mit jedem Atemzug verändert.Es  lässt sich deshalb mit keiner Untersuchung vollständig erfassen. Zudem stehen viele Organe – Herz, Lunge, Magen,...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/post/reflux-diagnostik</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61619166d8206c001606d5af</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_603cd0210749470fa6715d513aa4c33b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stiller Reflux – was steckt wirklich dahinter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stiller Reflux]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/post/kommen-sie-vorbereitet-zu-ihren-arztterminen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60a3a2e837700e001511b46b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1bce_83c823ba2a4f4ffa99ebdce9433e1655~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herz und Zwerchfell – ein oft übersehener Zusammenhang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Immer wieder berichten mir Patienten über plötzlich auftretende Herzbeschwerden. Ein Patient formulierte es so: „Mein Herz raste wie eine Nähmaschine – ein zutiefst beängstigendes Gefühl.“ Nicht selten steht dabei zunächst der Verdacht auf einen Herzinfarkt im Raum. Die Reaktion ist verständlich: Notarzt, Krankenhaus, umfassende kardiologische Diagnostik. EKG, Belastungsuntersuchungen, Ultraschall und Labor – alles wird sorgfältig geprüft. Das Ergebnis ist jedoch fast immer dasselbe: Das Herz...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/post/mein-herz-spielt-verr%C3%BCckt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60d488d6ee151a002bbfec3c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:17:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ebed553b419a414fadd847af8f58f23f~mv2_d_8660_5773_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Reflux Diagnoses Are Often Inconsistent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many patients experience a confusing situation:test results seem to contradict each other. One endoscopy shows a hernia, the next does not. X-rays appear normal, MRI scans as well. In the end, more questions remain than answers. Why is that? The problem: the diaphragm The diaphragm is a thin, dynamic organ that moves constantly with every breath. For this reason, no single examination can fully capture it. In addition, many organs—the heart, lungs, stomach, and esophagus—are closely connected...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/diagnostics-a-path-with-obstacles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a61daee501b7ec71de92</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:47:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_603cd0210749470fa6715d513aa4c33b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help, my heart is going crazy!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear reader, At this point I would like to point out the special connection between heart problems and reflux. A patient wrote to me: "Sometimes my heart raced as fast as a sewing machine. A very frightening feeling. There was a suspicion of a heart attack and so I was thoroughly examined in the clinic: ECG, ergometry, blood tests, ultrasound of the heart, etc. The doctors said that my heart was like that of an athlete and completely fine. Because the palpitations kept coming back, I was...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/help-my-heart-is-going-crazy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a864fd21f93f5252dd39</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:44:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37e0cab3e3eab9253f214920616b7ca2.jpg/v1/fit/w_773,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrett’s Esophagus – What You Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you suffer from reflux symptoms, you have likely heard the term Barrett’s esophagus . This condition has been discussed in medicine for decades, and although our understanding has evolved, some uncertainty still remains. Barrett’s esophagus was first described in the 1950s by the British surgeon Norman Barrett. Today, it refers to cellular changes in the lower esophagus caused by chronic reflux. The delicate lining of the esophagus is continuously exposed to gastric acid and digestive...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/what-exactly-is-this-barrett</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a6384473e417a52a9d9c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:46:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b177e2785bf4335a23a427ddffa9471.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrett’s Esophagus and Cancer – What Is the Real Risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question of the relationship between Barrett’s esophagus and cancer is of particular concern to affected patients. In the past, the risk was significantly overestimated. Today we know that—fortunately—it is much lower. Nevertheless, a connection does exist, and the individual findings are crucial: Small, isolated areas of Barrett’s esophagus are considerably less concerning than so-called long-segment Barrett’s , which extends over several centimeters or spreads circumferentially. In such...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/barrett-and-cancer-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a6958119558c49e6c261</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:45:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0dab255b50b4c54b52aa3c9576aa60d.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diagnosis “Reflux” – What Happens Next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many patients initially feel relieved when the diagnosis of “reflux disease” is finally made. But very soon, the next question arises: What happens next? In everyday medical practice, treatment often follows a simple pattern:Heartburn → acid blockers → “Next patient, please.” The rest is left to the patient. A typical course A patient wrote to me: After years of uncertainty, the diagnosis was finally established.She adjusted her diet, consistently avoided many foods, took medication regularly...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/acid-blockers-be-sure-to-pay-attention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a84d6ef97d3e7889efce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:42:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_079ca9f35d814cf49ccaa950d39acd0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Löhde-Procedure for Reflux]]></title><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/l%C3%B6hde-procedure-for-reflux</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c68e3d495b6130434e8157</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:08:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/0e1bce_9f2b940bd2c549649dff41db4863cb46/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diagnose „Reflux“. Wie geht es weiter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viele Patienten sind zunächst erleichtert, wenn endlich die Diagnose „Refluxkrankheit“ gestellt wird. Doch dann stellt sich schnell die nächste Frage:  Wie geht es nun weiter? Im medizinischen Alltag folgt die Behandlung oft einem einfachen Schema: Sodbrennen → Säureblocker → „Der Nächste bitte“. Der Rest bleibt dem Patienten überlassen. Ein typischer Verlauf Eine Patientin schrieb mir: Nach Jahren der Unsicherheit stand endlich die Diagnose fest. Sie stellte ihre Ernährung um, verzichtete...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/post/s%C3%A4ureblocker-zur-beachtung</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61656b6b8b8435001683b5d2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_079ca9f35d814cf49ccaa950d39acd0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflux und Lunge – ein oft übersehener Zusammenhang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflux betrifft nicht nur die Speiseröhre – auch die Lunge kann erheblich darunter leiden. Insbesondere gasförmige Bestandteile des Refluxes gelangen mit der Atemluft in die Bronchien. Die Folge sind Husten, Infektanfälligkeit und wiederkehrende Atemwegsprobleme. Die Lunge versucht, diese Stoffe durch Husten, eine Leistung des Zwerchfells, zu entfernen – ein kraftvoller Schutzmechanismus. Doch bei dauerhaftem Reflux ist sie dieser Belastung kontinuierlich ausgesetzt. Ein Patientenbeispiel Ein...]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/post/das-leid-der-lungen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60d48a6ada34060015ba6928</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:18:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/267c03ba1f2745139b0ffecde60dd5ed.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meshes in Surgery – and the Difference of DeltaMesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meshes were originally used in hernia surgery, i.e. in the treatment of “hernias” such as inguinal or umbilical hernias. Their purpose is to cover weak areas and stabilize the abdominal wall. Both absorbable and non-absorbable materials are used. At the level of the diaphragm, however, the situation is fundamentally different: Here, the goal is not simply to close a defect, but to restore the stability of the diaphragm. A stable diaphragm is the preposition for effective reflux control....]]></description><link>https://www.reflux-loehde.com/en/post/nets-and-implants-new</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6716a5f0a3c146d30edf04ec</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:48:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_99d4f738c7dd48138e9b7578a4077a61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PD Dr.med.Eckhard Löhde</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>