Gas-bloat syndrome may occur after fundoplication surgery to correct GERD. The surgery creates a one-way valve between the esophagus and stomach that allows food and gas to enter the stomach but often prevents normal belching and the ability to vomit. It occurs in about 10 percent of people who have this surgery. Information on Intestinal Gas.
Treasure Island, Florida got its name from an early hotel owner who buried and then discovered a couple of wooden chests on the beach. The hotelier claimed that the chests were filled with treasure.. News of the discovery spread quickly and people began calling the area Treasure Island. The name stuck. The main draw for todayâs visitors is not buried treasure, but the townâs three miles of white, sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.
For white-sand beaches, salty breezes, freshly caught seafood, amazing landscapes, history, culture and traditions book your next vacation to one of the worldâs most beautiful islands. Here are our favourites.