Reflux disease:
Reflux disorder or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that occurs when acidic stomach juices flow back from the stomach into the esophagus.
People likely to suffer:
It is noticed in the person of every age from infants to older adults.
This acid reflux can even make asthma symptoms worse by irritating the airways and lungs.
Symptoms:
Everyone faces symptoms of acid reflux- some face mild while some face extreme symptoms:
• A burning sensation in your chest also termed as heartburn, generally after eating
• Chest pain
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Regurgitation of food or sour liquid
• The sensation of a lump in your throat
• Cavities
Diagnosis:
Some test must be conducted on an urgent basis if you experience the above symptoms on a constant basis:
• X-ray of the upper digestive system
• Endoscopy
• 24 pH monitoring
• Esophageal manometry test
Treatment:
Most people manage the discomfort caused by GERD by changing a few routines of their lifestyle and over-the-counter medications. But some people with a moderate or high level of GERD may need surgery to ease symptoms.
Dr. Arun Bhardwaj and his team has successfully treated acid reflux in patients by performing laparoscopic surgery with a short stay, early discharge, and faster recovery
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