Dr. Deepak, GERD specialist in Chennai, is adept in dealing with Gastroesophageal Reflex Diseases.
His comprehensive exposure in the medical journey has equipped him with mastery and flair. This imbibed skill gives him to knack to take on complications of GERD.
Chennai Gastro Care centers its treatments and procedures around the betterment of patient's health. We learn to understand the patient better. As we feel being in the shoes of the patients strengthens us to change perspectives. Every day we are putting in efforts so that GERD treatments occurs effectively and satisfactorily for the patient.
GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
When gastric juice refluxed into the oesophagus exceeds its normal limits, it is termed as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease or GERD, in short. GERD is normally experienced after a meal. Endogenous defense mechanisms such as the LES (lower oesophageal sphincter), which is the muscle located between the oesophagus and the stomach, becomes defective. It is overwhelmed when there is a large amount of bile or acid-containing fluids for a prolonged period in the oesophagus. Acidic gastric secretions show retrograde movement into the oesophagus from the stomach and duodenum, which is an etiologic factor.
A hiatal hernia is a major contributor to reflux leading to weakening of the LES. The LES migrates into the chest proximally and loses its HPZ or abdominal high-pressure zone. The length of the HPZ may also decrease. As a result, diaphragmatic widening is experienced due to a hernia. Some of the stomach moves into the chest through this opening in the diaphragm. Morbidly obese patients show a high prevalence of GERD.
Causes or factors contributing to GERD
Signs and Symptoms
Atypical oesophageal symptoms:
Typical oesophageal symptoms:
Diagnosis
Treatment and medication
Treatment usually involves lifestyle modifications such as weight loss, avoiding foods and beverages like alcohol, chocolate, and citrus juice. The patient is told to avoid large meals and wait for 3 hours before lying down with an elevated head of about 8 inches. Pharmacological therapy may include antacids, H2 blocker therapy and H2 receptor antagonists, prokinetic medications, reflux inhibitors, and proton pump inhibitors.
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The doctor was helpful. He worked with me to select the best option for treatment and helped finalize treatment. He ensured that my appointment went ahead as planned and followed up rigorously post op too. Scar was a bit larger
The doctor was helpful. He worked with me to select the best option for treatment and helped finalize treatment. He ensured that my appointment went ahead as planned and followed up rigorously post op too. Scar was a bit larger