Acid Reflux Treatments

Alleviate Symptoms of Acid Reflux

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acids ascend the esophagus due to a fault in the lower esophageal sphincter, which separates the esophagus from the stomach contents.

Symptoms of acid reflux include asthma, chest pain, difficulty in swallowing, heartburn, and vomiting. There is a range of treatments available for acid reflux, depending on your condition's severity.

• Antacids
  
• Acid suppressants
  
• Proton pump inhibitors
  
• Prokinetic agents
  

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Evade Esophagus Damage by Treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Chronic acid reflux symptoms may be a sign of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), which can permanently damage the esophagus. GERD can be treated with Nissen Fundoplication, in which the upper portion of the stomach is wrapped around the esophagus and sewn into place, strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter.