Gerd
| Discussion in 'All Categories' started by Sid - Apr 13th, 2014 6:37 am. | |
Sid
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Dear Doctor, Since one year I have trouble in my neck area and the food particles easily comes out. The throat has minor pain but no heart burn. I am on nexium since one year. Barium swallow normal, thyroid normal. I can't eat food properly and it's getting worse. Is it GERD? If it's GERD do u do TIF and is it safe? How much it cost? |
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re: Gerd
by Dr.J S Chowhan -
Apr 18th, 2014
2:41 am
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Dr.J S Chowhan
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Dear Sid According to your symptoms you may have GERD.The likelihood of developing GERD increases with the severity of anatomic change and dysfunction of the gastroesophageal (GE) junction, which represents the primary defense against reflux of gastric content into the esophagus [7]. Restoration of the antireflux competence of the GE junction at the anatomic and physiologic levels is critical for effective long-term treatment of GERD [2]. Antireflux surgery has been shown to be more effective in terms of patient satisfaction, clinical outcome, and health care cost reduction than pharmacologic antisecretory therapies in the long-term management of chronic GERD [13 |