Outpatient Procedure to Treat Reflux Disease

More than 15 million Americans suffer from daily heartburn, the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. The condition is brought on by the backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus, which can also cause coughing and vomiting.

Background

More than 15 million Americans suffer from daily heartburn, the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. The condition is brought on by the backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus, which can also cause coughing and vomiting. GERD is a treatable condition using medications, surgery and less invasive procedures. Emory now offers a simple, outpatient procedure that may help those with GERD eat the foods they love again.

In this VNR, you'll hear from a patient who had the treatment, as well as a gastrointestinal surgeon who performs the procedure.

Soundbites include: Dr. Edward Lin/Emory Gastrointestinal Surgeon, and Chris Bly/GERD Patient

Chris Bly occasionally has some slight heartburn after treatment and says if he knows he going to eat a particularly spicy meal, he may take an over-the-counter medication several hours before eating to prevent the heartburn.

More Info

Emory Healthcare - Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/voice-center/services/laryn-reflux.html

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• emory university
• reflux
• acid reflux
• treatment of acid reflux
• heartburn

[arfx3]

does this help for laryngopharyngeal reflux?

[EmoryUniversity]

@arfx3 Yes, this treatment covers that. For more information, visit the Emory Healthcare web site and search on "Laryngopharyngeal Reflux." Best wishes.

[torvillanddean100]

I have a phobia of hospitals so I wouldnt be able to have that treatment and I suffer with bad heartburn and sometimes I be sick :(