If you struggle with constant, persistent, frustrating reflux, you probably are dealing with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This condition is caused by a weakened lower esophageal sphincter (LES) – a small ring of muscle tissue that is supposed to prevent stomach acid from backflowing into your esophagus. For patients with GERD, their lives often revolve around keeping their symptoms at bay or taking medications that merely mask the symptoms.
In this blog, we’re going to chat about some of your treatment options, how to heal GERD permanently, and answer a couple of common questions: what is the LINX surgery and what are the GERD surgery options.