Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as heartburn, is characterized by a burning sensation in the chest, stomach or throat. Reflux is caused when the valve between the esophagus and the stomach does not maintain its one-way flow, allowing partially digested food and acid to move back up into the esophagus. Over time, this backwash can cause hoarseness, sleeping difficulties, damage to the esophagus due to chronic inflammation and can put the sufferer at increased risk for a pre-cancerous condition known as Barrett’s esophagus. Click on the options below to learn more about GERD and its treatment options.

• Minimally Invasive Surgery for Reflux
• Frequently Asked Questions About GERD
• Guthrie Specialists for this Topic 
• One Patient’s Story