REFLUX SURGERY

Dr. Andrew Jenkinson is a laparoscopic anti reflux surgeon in London. Reflux surgery is recommended to cure gastrointestinal diseases (GORD)... Gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as GORD, is the most common gastrointestinal disorder of the developed world. Gallup polls indicate that approximately 25 % of the adult western population has some abnormal reflux of acidic gastric juices into the oesophagus (gullet) on a monthly basis. Roughly 10% of patients require daily acid suppression medication for relief of symptoms. Drug treatment for GORD accounts over £400 million of the annual NHS budget.Points To Remember... You can have GORD without having heartburn. Your symptoms could be excessive clearing of the throat, problems swallowing, the feeling that food is stuck in your throat, burning in the mouth, or pain in the chest.

Primary location: London United Kingdom