|
|
|
Is Getting Surgery A Good Idea For Acid Reflux
Is Getting Surgery A Good Idea For Acid Reflux'
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is one of the common diseases, which are often difficult to diagnosis. Classic symptoms of
GERD are heartburns and regurgitation, which is displayed in most GERD sufferers. However, GERD sufferers often have a wide range
of symptoms, which can easily mask the true condition of the patient. In cases where there is no clear symptoms of GERD displayed
by the patient, a physician would often prescribe first over-the-counter drugs or prescription medications and observe how the patient
would react to the medication. Although most patient would soon find their symptoms gone with over the counter drugs, there are also
those who continue to suffer even after taking the drugs for quite sometime.
The reason why physicians often try over-the-counter or prescription medications before subjecting the patients to extensive diagnostic
test is that most of these test are quite invasive as well as expensive. However, in cases where the symptoms are not taken care of by
prescription drugs given by he physician, further test should be conducted to ascertain the patients true conditions. In assessing the
patient’s condition test such as x-rays with a barium swallow, an upper gastrointestinal x-ray series, an upper endoscopy, an
esophageal manometry, or a 24-hour pH are often conducted.
In the event where the physician diagnose the patient to be suffering from GERD, the patient must be informed of the options he/she
may have in managing his/her symptoms. More often, physicians would simply recommend change in lifestyle and the continued use of
over the counter or prescription drugs. For those patients whose symptoms are rather severe and is causing them so much Causes Of Acid RefluxCauses of acid reflux Acid reflux is a harmful chronic disease which can be caused by many ..... Is Getting Surgery A Good Idea For Acid Reflux'
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is one of the common diseases, which are often difficult to diagnosis. Classic symptoms of
GERD are heartburns and regurgitation, which is displayed in most GERD sufferers. However, GERD sufferers often have a wide range
of symptoms, which can easily mask the true condition of the patient. In cases where there is no clear symptoms of GERD displayed
by the patient, a physician would often prescribe first over-the-counter drugs or prescription medications and observe how the patient
would react to the medication. Although most patient would soon find their symptoms gone with over the counter drugs, there are also
those who continue to suffer even after taking the drugs for quite sometime.
The reason why physicians often try over-the-counter or prescription medications before subjecting the patients to extensive diagnostic
test is that most of these test are quite invasive as well as expensive. However, in cases where the symptoms are not taken care of by
prescription drugs given by he physician, further test should be conducted to ascertain the patients true conditions. In assessing the
patient’s condition test such as x-rays with a barium swallow, an upper gastrointestinal x-ray series, an upper endoscopy, an
esophageal manometry, or a 24-hour pH are often conducted.
In the event where the physician diagnose the patient to be suffering from GERD, the patient must be informed of the options he/she
may have in managing his/her symptoms. More often, physicians would simply recommend change in lifestyle and the continued use of
over the counter or prescription drugs. For those patients whose symptoms are rather severe and is causing them so much pain and
discomfort, the physician may suggest surgery.
As surgery is invasive as well as expensive, one would ask if this is indeed the best alternative there is for people suffering from acid
reflux. There are varying options on the matter and a continuing debate rage among those who believe that surgery is indeed the answer
and those who think that it is not. According to some medical experts, surgery is a good alternative in curing GERD. These group of
experts claimed that the procedure involved in GERD patients is safe and will totally eliminate the symptoms of the patients. This
procedure, which is typically performed on GERD patients, is called the "Nissen fundoplication".
How is this procedure performed' A “Nissen fundoplication” is a surgery in the upper part of the stomach called the "fundus,". The
“fundus” is located near the esophagus which acid reflux symptoms are usually associated. In this procedure, the “fundus” is wrapped
around the lower esophagus to strengthen its barrier function of the lower esophagus. The idea is to tighten the lower esophagus in
order to prevent gastreosophageal reflux thereby repairing the main physical irregularity that is often the cause of the symptom in people
suffering from GERD. This kind of surgery is performed laparoscopically on the patient. At present, this procedure is considered to be
safe and have good results of patients.
On the other hand, there are many who would not agree to surgery. A lot of experts would argue that change in lifestyle is still the best
alternative and the procedures should never be performed unless done as a last recourse. and
discomfort, the physician may suggest surgery.
As surgery is invasive as well as expensive, one would ask if this is indeed the best alternative there is for people suffering from acid
reflux. There are varying options on the matter and a continuing debate rage among those who believe that surgery is indeed the answer
and those who think that it is not. According to some medical experts, surgery is a good alternative in curing GERD. These group of
experts claimed that the procedure involved in GERD patients is safe and will totally eliminate the symptoms of the patients. This
procedure, which is typically performed on GERD patients, is called the "Nissen fundoplication".
How is this procedure performed' A “Nissen fundoplication” is a surgery in the upper part of the stomach called the "fundus,". The
“fundus” is located near the esophagus which acid reflux symptoms are usually associated. In this procedure, the “fundus” is wrapped
around the lower esophagus to strengthen its barrier function of the lower esophagus. The idea is to tighten the lower esophagus in
order to prevent gastreosophageal reflux thereby repairing the main physical irregularity that is often the cause of the symptom in people
suffering from GERD. This kind of surgery is performed laparoscopically on the patient. At present, this procedure is considered to be
safe and have good results of patients.
On the other hand, there are many who would not agree to surgery. A lot of experts would argue that change in lifestyle is still the best
alternative and the procedures should never be performed unless done as a last recourse.
| |
|
Medical Disclaimer
The authors of e-books, newsletters and other site content of MedicalEnglishSite.com are competent, experienced writers or health care specialists within their own field. They have taken every opportunity to ensure all information produced is correct and up to date at time of writing. No documentation on this site has been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and no documentation on this site should be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Any information given on MedicalEnglishSite.com is to be used for educational and information purposes only. It should never be substituted for the medical advice from your own doctor or other health care professionals. MedicalEnglishSite.com is not responsible or liable for any self or third party diagnosis made by visitors based on the content of this website. Neither does MedicalEnglishSite.com in any way endorse any commercial products or services linked from other websites to this website. Please always consult your doctor or health care specialist if you are in any way concerned about your health.
We do not dispense medical advice, prescribe drugs or diagnose any illnesses with our literature
Medical English (c) Acid Reflux 2006 - Author List - Sitemap
|