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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Relieving Your Discomfort
You and your doctor can work together to find the treatment options that best relieve your symptoms. These may include lifestyle changes, medication, and possibly surgery.

Sleeping on a wedge to raise your upper body can help relieve your symptoms.

Relief Through Lifestyle Changes and Medication
Raising the head of the bed or avoiding food close to bedtime can ease the discomfort of GERD for many people. Losing excess weight can also help. Some over-the-counter medications may offer relief. If symptoms continue, your doctor may prescribe medications that reduce stomach acid or speed up digestion.

Relief Through Surgery
If other attempts to control your GERD don't offer relief, you may be a candidate for laparoscopic fundoplication. This surgery is done using a laparoscope, a small telescope attached to a camera. The laparoscope allows the doctor to see clearly into your abdomen. During the surgery, the doctor re-creates the one-way valve where the esophagus (the tube that food travels through) meets the stomach. Any other necessary repairs can be done at this time.

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