Approximately 20 % of the population suffer from occasional or regular heartburn, often due to a combination of hiatal hernia and impaired lower esophageal sphincter function. This causes acidic stomach contents to enter the esophagus and typical symptoms such as heartburn, acid belching, a feeling of pressure behind the breastbone, stomach pain and difficulty swallowing can occur.
Particular attention should also be paid to atypical symptoms such as chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma and chronic hoarseness.
If reflux disease has been present for a long time, acute complications such as bleeding, narrowing of the esophagus, cell changes (“Barrett esophagus”) and esophageal cancer can also occur.

therapy

In addition to dietary measures, standard therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease includes taking acid-suppressing medications, so-called proton pump inhibitors. If the effect is insufficient or long-term therapy is necessary, “laparoscopic fundoplication” is an effective surgical option.
We are happy to provide you with detailed information on the available treatment methods, be it conservative or surgical, as well as preventive measures against possible complications. Simply contact us to make an appointment.