If you suffer from chronic acid reflux, chances are you’ve been down the list of treatment options to alleviate your reflux symptoms. From lifestyle changes like diet and exercise updates to over-the-counter medications like antacids, most options for patients with GERD merely treat the symptoms of the disease rather than the root cause. Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication surgery—also referred to as TIF or Esophyx—for reflux is different. Let’s discuss the ins and outs of TIF surgery for acid reflux and GERD treatment.

All About Nissen Fundoplication For GERD Treatment

Despite its prevalence, many people leave their GERD untreated, electing instead to treat symptoms with over-the-counter pills and lifestyle changes, rather than correcting the root cause of GERD. There are many GERD treatment options available, but the most effective by far is anti-reflux surgery. In this article, we will go in-depth on one surgical option for GERD: lap Nissen fundoplication.

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5 Ways Reflux Is Ruining Your Life

If you suffer from symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD like acid reflux and heartburn, chances are your everyday life has suffered as a result. Acid reflux side effects can take a toll on your routine and lifestyle. Below, we’ll take a look at 5 ways reflux is ruining your life.

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: The Link Between GERD & Cancer

Did you know that April is Esophageal Awareness Month? As the name would suggest, this month aims to bring awareness to esophageal diseases, most notably esophageal cancer. We’ll take a look at some statistics around esophageal cancer and GERD, and the connection between GERD and esophageal cancer.

Why You Shouldn’t Settle For Just Managing Your Symptoms Of GERD

At Tampa Bay Reflux Center, we approach the treatment of GERD by correcting the cause of GERD, rather than by just managing or treating its symptoms. That is why we seriously discourage the use of short-term treatments that qualm the symptoms while increasing the risk of complications. These methods are sometimes necessary, such as when weaning from a PPI or while awaiting surgery for GERD, yet these remedies should never be considered a long-term solution. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t settle for just managing your symptoms of GERD.