2006-12-28 05:21:32 · 5 answers · asked by ahmad_422003 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
PPI proton pump inhibitors, the ultimate treatment is fundoplasty
, there are many surgical techniques, but there are some criteria dependin of age, duration of sintoms, barret esophagus, for example, if you are young, have a barret esophagus and is refractary to medical treatment, youre a candidate for surgery.
2006-12-28 08:09:37 · answer #1 · answered by José A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-19 15:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by Vanessa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think the term "refractory GERD" means it does not respond to treatment. Don't know what PPI means.
2006-12-28 05:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One treatment option is a surgical procedure called the Laproscopic Nissen Fundoplasty. You should look it up and contact a general surgeon to discuss the options. Hope this helps.
2006-12-28 05:37:26 · answer #4 · answered by Belle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either Nexium or surgery that will never allow you to belch again
2006-12-28 08:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋