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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
fundoplication
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.
fundoplication
by tamathia, Feb 21, 2008 10:06AM
my son is 12 years old. He had a fundoplication surgery at the age of 11 months he could not keep is food down so his doctor perform this surgery. is it possible to reverse this surgery my son is so tiny he is 74 pounds he is often upset because he has hardly any weight on him.
Thank you concern mom
Thank you concern mom
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Mar 19, 2008 09:37AM
, Mar 19, 2008 09:37AM
Hi Tamathia,
The junction between the esophagus and the stomach might be too tight preventing the food to get in to the stomach resulting in failure to gain weight. But this produces additional symptoms like vomiting, chest discomfort etc.
Esophageal manometry can be done to assess the status of it before deciding further course of treatment.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
The junction between the esophagus and the stomach might be too tight preventing the food to get in to the stomach resulting in failure to gain weight. But this produces additional symptoms like vomiting, chest discomfort etc.
Esophageal manometry can be done to assess the status of it before deciding further course of treatment.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
