First patients in UK to receive new device to stop acid reflux
The first patients in the UK have had a new device implanted to prevent severe acid reflux disease.
Danielle Harding, 30, recently became the first patient with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (Gord) to undergo the procedure at University Hospital Southampton.
A UHS spokeswoman said: “The new ‘revolutionary’ device, RefluxStop, is fixed to the upper part of the stomach wall and blocks movement of the lower oesophageal sphincter to hold it in its original, natural position and restore normal anatomy and function.
“Made out of medical grade rounded solid silicone, the implant measures around 25mm - smaller than a ping pong ball - and is fitted via robotic-assisted laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery as a day case, with patients in theatre for less than two hours.”
The spokeswoman said approximately 20% of the adult UK population have problems with severe acid reflux or Gord and UHS treats about 50 patients with the condition every year.
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Great job UHS & ICL with the DaVinci
GERD is generally caused by NOT ENOUGH STOMACH ACID. Dr will prescribe PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) which lower stomach acid even futher. The LES (Lower Esophageal Sphincter) only closes when the PH in the stomach is low (i.e. very acidic). To remedy it when you eat you need to take high dose Betaine HCL (preferrably the one with peptin) available from any online health shop.
@HAL-1984
8 күн бұрын
These are just acid pills that drop the PH in your stomach. If you have Hiatus Hernia this operation probably would sort it but perhaps losing weight (visceral fat) would also help, allowing the stomach to sit lower in the abdominal cavity. I'm not a Dr but I have fixed decades of having my own GERD by using Betaine HCL. You can also try using ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar). Insulin Resistance/Meterbolic Syndrome is likely the initiating cause of the problem in the first place but that's another chapter. Google it.
@ryankellyjava1829
6 күн бұрын
It's generally hard to tell. It's suicide when you take betaine HCL if you have high acid. Baking Soda test isn't just enough to know.
What device and procedure is this?
My husband suffered GERD 😢
This feels like impending disaster
Safe and effective NCSWIC NOTHING