Heartburn (Reflux) (cont.)
In this Article
- Heartburn facts
- What are the symptoms of heartburn?
- What causes heartburn?
- Dietary causes of heartburn
- Lifestyle causes of heartburn
- Medical causes of heartburn
- What is the treatment for heartburn?
- Tips to alleviate heartburn symptoms
- OTC heartburn treatments
- Prescription heartburn treatments
- When is heartburn surgery necessary?
- Find a local Doctor in your town
When Is Heartburn Surgery Necessary?
Surgery for GERD may become necessary:
- When medical or drug treatment has failed to control symptoms.
- When the sphincter muscle is unable to work properly.
- When esophageal cancer develops from chronic GERD.
WebMD Medical Reference
SOURCES:
American Gastroenterological Association.
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders.
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on February 04, 2010
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2010
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