Anti Reflux Surgery

Anti Reflux Surgery at West Midlands Hospital

What is an anti reflux?

An anti reflux or acid reflux is when acid flows in the wrong direction from your stomach back up into your oesophagus. It causes symptoms such as heartburn, chest pain, an unpleasant sour taste in your mouth, and swallowing problems.

Acid reflux can happen if you have:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – when the lowermost muscle of your oesophagus (called the lower oesophageal sphincter) does not function normally as it is either weak or relaxes inappropriately.
  • Hiatus hernia – when part of your stomach slides into your chest cavity as the diaphragm opening becomes weak with age or there is pressure on your abdomen.

There are some factors that may contribute to acid reflux including fatty foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, obesity and pregnancy.

Initially, your doctor will usually advise lifestyle modifications and medications. If these don’t help or if you wish to be free of long-term medication, then your doctor might recommend surgery.

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