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Acid Reflux Surgery: Dangers And AlternativesBy Jeff Martin Surgery for acid reflux is a process of medical intervention designed to calm acid reflux symptoms and is also suggested by doctors as an extreme solution in the case of severe acid reflux. Under usual circumstances, acid reflux surgery is rarely done. It is recommended for the most part to those acid reflux patients whose condition no longer responds to medication or changes in lifestyle. Conventional wisdom is a strong supporter of the surgical approach because acid reflux is perceived to be a local problem with immediate causes to be tackled. The perspective then focuses on the local causes of acid reflux where acid reflux occurs when the one-way valve at the lower end of the esophagus (the LES or lower esophageal sphincter) fails to shut and so stomach contents goes back up into the esophagus. When this food and acid meets the esophagus lining, the burning sensation known as heartburn occurs in the chest and/or the throat. Nissen fundoplication is the surgery that is standard for acid reflux. The whole operation is often accomplished with a laparoscopic (where small incisions allow surgery that is minimally invasive) technique for the surgery, but can be done as well as traditional open surgery. During this operation, the surgeon folds parts of the stomach (the gastric fundus) around the lower esophagus to reinforce the natural valve linking the stomach and the esophagus. In doing this the refluxed stomach content no longer comes in contact with the esophagus. Regrettably, fundoplication has several possible complications, such as nausea, camps in the abdomen, gas bloat syndrome, glutition problems and others. Another clear disadvantage of the surgical solution to acid reflux resolution (tackling local immediate causes) is that it ignores and does not properly treat several essential internal factors and co-factors creating the so-called environment that triggers acid reflux. During a period of one year up till late 2005, a treatment was available as an alternative to acid reflux surgery. A spongy material called Enteryx was injected during endoscopy into the lower wall of the esophagus. In 2005the FDA recalled Enteryx however after a death and several injuries. The Enteryx marketer Boston Scientific Corp. was criticized by the Food and Drug Administration for 'ongoing systemic violations' of standards of quality control and said that no new products from the company would find approval before the problems were corrected. This case can be construed as evidence for the dangers associated with surgical procedures for treating acid reflux. There is fortunately an alternative to acid reflux surgery that is much safer. Were you aware that your painful, uncomfortable acid reflux symptoms could be permanently cured using a program that is all-natural and holistic? This program comprising homeopathic cures, herbal cures, and changes to diet and lifestyle with detoxification, can resolve the internal problem of acid reflux forever with no potential surgical complications or side effects from acid reflux drugs. About the author Jeff Martin is an author of the best-selling e-book, 'Heartburn No More- Open The Door To an Acid Reflux Free Life'. To Learn More About His Unique 5-Step Holistic Acid Reflux Cure System Visit: Heartburn No More. For further information visit: Acid Reflux Surgery |
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