Heartburn Treatment Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD

Although heartburn is often used to describe a variety of digestive problems, in medical terms it is actually a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease. In this condition, the acids from the stomach reflux or accidently back up into the esophagus (food pipe). Heartburn is described as a harsh, burning sensation in the area in between your ribs or just below your neck. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery (also called Nissen fundoplication) is used in the treatment of heartburn (GERD/Acid Reflux) when medicines are not successful. If you are suffering from heartburn then take an appointment with GERD specialist Dr. Chirag Thakkar at Adroit Centre for Digestive and Obesity Surgery. https://www.drchiragthakkar.com