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GERD  Conventional Treatment
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Homeopathic Treatment for GERDThe following are the goals of any treatment for GERD:
• Antacids: These are generally taken 1 hour after meals and at bedtime because they neutralize acid already present. • Histamine-2 receptor blockers (H2-blockers): These prevent acid production. • Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs): These drugs block the production of an enzyme needed to produce stomach acid. • Promotility agents: They help tighten the lower esophageal sphincter and promote faster emptying of the stomach. Surgery is not the first option for the treatment of GERD as most cases respond very well to certain lifestyle changes and medication. A very small percentage of patients may need surgery for GERD. The operation used most often for GERD is called fundoplication. Fundoplication works by increasing the pressure in the lower esophagus to keep acid from backing up from the stomach into the esophagus. | |
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