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Patient Guide: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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    • Medication options
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General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Morton Hospital Center for Treatment of Reflux and Swallowing Disorders
  • About Gallstones
    • Anatomy and Physiology Q & A
    • Who's at Risk?
    • Common Duct Stones
    • Symptoms of Gallstones
    • When is Treatment Necessary?
    • Non-Surgical Treatments
    • Lithotripsy
    • Laparoscopy Q&A
    • Open (Conventional) Surgery Q&A
    • About Anesthesia
    • General Preoperative Instructions
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    • Questions and Complications
    • About Hiatal Hernia
    • Diagnosis and Testing
    • Diagnosis Q and A
    • Non-Surgical Treatment Options
    • Treatment Options: Medication
    • Anti-Reflux Surgery
    • When Is Surgery Necessary?
    • Complications During Surgery
    • Surgery
    • Surgery Side Effects and Failure Rate
    • General Preoperative Instructions
    • Postoperative Expectations
    • Postoperative Expectations: What to Expect at Home
  • Hernias
    • Inguinal Hernias
      • Symptoms of Inguinal Hernia
      • Inguinal Hernia Repair
      • Treatment Q and A
      • Recurrence
      • Open Surgery vs Laparoscopy
      • Anesthesia Options and Safety
      • About Nylon Mesh
      • Surgical Complications
      • Preparing for Surgery
      • Recovering from Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernias
    • Causes
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Symptoms
    • Treatment
    • Open Surgery Versus Laparoscopy
    • About Anesthesia
    • Possible Complications
    • Open Hernia Surgery Recovery FAQ
    • Open Hernia Surgery
      • Diet
      • Activity
      • Pain and Discomfort
      • Care of the Incision
      • About Surgical Drains
      • When to Contact Us
    • Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
      • Diet
      • Activity
      • Pain and Discomfort
      • Taking Care of the Incision
      • When to Contact Us
  • Anti-Reflux Surgery
  • Appendectomy
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Patient Education
    • Recovering from Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Patient Guide
      • Your Diet
      • Activity Guidelines
      • Pain and Discomfort
      • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Care of the Incision
      • When to Call Us
    • Recovering from Open Hernia Repair: Patient Guide
      • Your Diet
      • Activity Guidelines
      • Pain and Discomfort
      • Incisional Care
      • When to Call the Office
    • Patient Guide: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    • Patient Guide: Incisional, Umbilical and Ventral Hernias
    • Patient Guide: Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Patient Guide: Achalasia
    • Patient Guide: Diseases of the Spleen and Splenectomy
    • Dietary Guidelines
    • Activity Guidelines
    • About Steroids
  • Achalasia
    • Surgical Treatment of Achalasia
    • Treatment Options
    • Treatment Options: Dilatation
    • Treatment Options: Botulinum Injection
    • Anti-Reflux Surgery
    • Surgery Options Q and A
    • Surgical Risks
    • Patient Guide: Preparing for Surgery
    • About Anesthesia
    • Achalasia Q and A
  • About the Spleen
    • Is there any risk to not having a spleen?
    • Diseases of the Spleen
    • Anemia Q and A
    • Reasons for Surgery
    • Anesthesia
    • Preparing for Surgery
    • Pain and Discomfort
    • Post-Splenectomy Incision Care
    • Postop
  • When to Contact Us

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