After dealing with acid reflux in myself and two of my children I have encountered the question "what about surgery to fix the problem?"... Read more »
Like most parents, I was filled with fear when the doctor said my daughter needed acid reflux surgery. I resisted the surgery for a long... Read more »
Every month, Dr. Eisner answers your questions about acid reflux. Email Dr. Eisner at feedback@acidrefluxconnection with your question. I... Read more »
Medical treatment can successfully control the symptoms and complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in the vast majority of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anti-reflux surgery is surgery to correct a problem with the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus (the tube from your mouth to the stomach).... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »
Gone are the days when surgery was the only option for patients with Barrett's esophagus, says Dr. Kevin Wasco. Other options include acid-reducing... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Goals of Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseIndividuals with occasional, mild symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may not... Read more »