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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
can surgery help, recommendation
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
can surgery help, recommendation
by alliphan, Jan 25, 2006 12:00AM
my brother-in law has whaat is diagnised as acid reflux by his dactor His symptoms range from frequent vomitting of white frothy stuff to extra burping Hehas tried several antacid but each only last for alimited amount of timeor they dont work at all. Lately we have been told that surgery might be a possibility, but we are not sure if this is true pleas inform us of your expertise. My brother-in-law lives in the carribean and would appreciate if you could recommend someone there.PLEASE HELP US ,HEA HAS BEEN SUFFERING FOR OVER 20 YEARS NOW. THANKS
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 26, 2006 12:00AM
, Jan 26, 2006 12:00AM
Surgery is normally the last resort in the treatment for GERD.
Medications like proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), like Protonix, Prilosec or Nexium can be considered for treatment first. This can be used in conjunction with other acid reducers - such as H2 blockers (i.e. Zantac or Pepcid).
If medical therapy doesn't work, then you would be looking at endoscopic procedures or surgery. With these procedures, there are no guarantees that it will 100% reduce the symptoms.
If you are considering these more invasive options, I would discuss this with a gastroenterologist or surgeon.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
Medications like proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), like Protonix, Prilosec or Nexium can be considered for treatment first. This can be used in conjunction with other acid reducers - such as H2 blockers (i.e. Zantac or Pepcid).
If medical therapy doesn't work, then you would be looking at endoscopic procedures or surgery. With these procedures, there are no guarantees that it will 100% reduce the symptoms.
If you are considering these more invasive options, I would discuss this with a gastroenterologist or surgeon.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
