GERD/ACID REFLUX

Acid reflux can be managed with lifestyle changes and medicine, however when you have symptoms despite medications then an anti-reflux intervention is typically recommended.

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GERD symptoms can be broad to include: heartburn, trouble swallowing, painful swallowing, abdominal fullness, abdominal pain, chest pain (often confused for heart attacks!), hoarseness, and chronic cough. GERD is often worsened by the presence of a hiatal hernia. 

 

Expect at your initial evaluation: Dr. Isolina will discuss your symptoms, review any previous endoscopy/imaging/work-up and create a treatment pathway individualized to you. She will personally perform any necessary endoscopy, swallow evaluation or imaging studies to identify the exact cause of your concerns.

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If an intervention is appropriate, she will explain the surgical and non-surgical pathways. Typically an anti-reflux procedure is recommended. Dr. Isolina performs all current anti-reflux procedures on the market which include: minimally invasive fundoplication (Nissen and Toupet), LINX® Reflux Management System, and Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF). 

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Read more about GERD and the newest anti-reflux procedure here:

https://www.gerdhelp.com/