Acid reflux isn’t pleasant. Symptoms of acid reflux include heartburn (a painful burning sensation in your abdomen, chest, or throat), regurgitation (acid backing up into your throat or mouth), and dyspepsia (burping, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain/discomfort). If acid reflux occurs frequently and chronically, you may be diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which is a chronic digestive disease.
Reflux: When Should Surgery Become an Option?
Surgery for acid reflux disease is only used when lifestyle changes and medications don’t work. Over the last several years traditional surgery has been replaced with minimally invasive procedures. This means that often surgery is done on an outpatient basis and recovery time is quicker and less painful. Surgery is often recommended when you have serious GERD symptoms. The doctor will often recommend acid reflux surgery when you have ulcers and scar tissue on the esophagus and stomach. Continue Reading Article >