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September 02, 2010  
EDUCATION CENTER: Treatments

Heartburn/GERD Treatments

If your doctor recently diagnosed you or someone you know with reflux disease, you may wish to research a list of treatments here on Reflux1.

Reflux Disease Treatment Options
A variety of treatments exist for reflux disease. Patients who have been diagnosed can discuss these options with their doctor. Treatment options include:

Endoscopic Options:

  • The Stretta Procedure
  • The Bard Endocinch System
  • The Plicator System
  • The ENTERYX® Procedure: Recalled by Boston Scientific, September 2005. [Full Story].
  • Endoscopic Suturing

    Surgical Options:
  • Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
  • Vagotomy

    Pharmaceutical Options:
  • Antacids
  • H2 Blockers
  • Promotility Agents
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors

    Lifestyle Options:
  • Herbal Remedies
  • Diet Adjustments
  • Lifestyle Changes

    Other Procedures:
  • Esophageal Dilatation
  • Prop-up Pillows

    If you would like to see a procedure that you do not see listed here, please write to: support@reflux1.com.

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