Acid Reflux

Acid Reflux Treatment Options

Researchers believe that proper digestion, absorption and assimilation of nutrition equals optimum prevention. Studies have shown tha changes in lifestyle can help. Steps you can take for treatment of Acid Reflux include lifestyle changes, medications, alternative medications, operations.

Medications

A doctor may recommend over-the-counter antacids, which you can buy without a prescription, or medications that stop acid production or help the muscles that empty your stomach. Such medications include Antacids, such as Alka-Seltzer, Maalox, Mylanta, Pepto-Bismol, Rolaids, and Riopan, are usually the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and other mild GERD symptoms. Many brands on the market use different combinations of three basic salts: magnesium, calcium, and aluminum--with hydroxide or bicarbonate ions to neutralize the acid in your stomach.

Alternative Medications

There are various alternative remedies available including body cleansing, herbal supplements, dental hygene, bowel cleansing and more.

Operations

In severe cases, surgey may be necessary. Surgery is an option when medicine and lifestyle changes do not work. Surgery may also be a reasonable alternative to a lifetime of drugs and discomfort.

Fundoplication, usually a specific variation called Nissen fundoplication, is the standard surgical treatment for acid reflux disease. The upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the LES to strengthen the sphincter and prevent acid reflux and to repair a hiatal hernia.

 

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