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Acid reflux is a problem that troubles a large number of people. Many of them are very young, and find themselves in a state of inefficiency at work due to this problem. Is surgery an ideal solution to there problem or it is just a gimmick? Lets discuss.
I encounter a large number of these patients, taking medications for years for heartburn and acid reflux. Still not feeling completely normal. On and off have a bad day due to heartburn and either have to skip work or continue suffering at work place. Missing medication for a day brings very harsh punishment for these people. Thus starts their search for an effective solution to their problems.
The problem of acid reflux, if it has been very convincingly confirmed with endoscopy and pH study, certainly gets cured by a laparoscopic surgery. The problem is many a times people have additional digestive issues like constiaption and IBS (Irritable bowel syndorme) along with acid reflux. The person may require medications for these conditions even after surgery. If these conditions are not recognised before surgery and explained to the patient, they are likely remain dissatisfied with the surgery.
Even larger is the problem of misdiagnosis. If someone having IBS or constipation or functional problems is wrongly diagnosed as acid reflux (which is quite possible even with the experienced doctor if a complete evaluation is not done) and surgery is considered, then they are not likely to benefit from the surgery. Hence we always recommend getting a complete workup including an endoscopy, esophageal manometry and 24 hr pH study before surgery. So that we can pick the patient who is unlikely to benefit from surgery and avoid the surgery.
All in all, those finding themselves stuck in this situation, should not feel hopeless. Should get themselves thoroughly evaluated. If these tests confirm the diagnosis of acid reflux, then should consider laparoscopic surgery with the confidence of leading a normal life after that.
Watch some of our videos to understand this problem and solution in a way that you would understand better. Directly from the ones who have faced it.
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ADROIT is one of the few centres for GERD treatment that offers everything required for GERD treatment under one roof. It provides all the evaluation tests including Endoscopy, Esophageal manometry, 24-hour pH with impedance study and where the treatment includes not only surgery but also nutrition and psychological support along with regular follow-up for a long time, resulting in the best long-term results for our patients
Dr. Chirag Thakkar is a gastrointestinal surgeon. He has been carrying out Gastrointestinal and weight loss surgery in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India for the past 18 years. Surgery for GERD, Hiatus hernia and Obesity are his core areas of interest and expertise. Even in the case of laparoscopic hernia surgery for complex and recurrent hernias, patients recover faster with minimal post-surgery pain and the best functional outcome. He also has vast experience in laparoscopic surgery for gallstone removal.
Dr Chirag Thakkar
Senior Gastrointestinal and Bariatric surgeon
GERD and Esophageal Motility Expert
Hernia Surgery Specialist
Founder Director of ADROIT Centre for Digestive and Obesity Surgery
Dr.Chirag Thakkar
