A lesser-known method of treating refractory GERD


People with GERD might have no symptoms at all, or have such severe ones that they think they are having a heart attack. — Filepic

The mere mention of the word “surgery” can be frightening for many people.

It can trigger stress, anxiety, heart palpitations and increase acid production in the stomach – ironically aggravating the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in those who have it.

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