Acid-related disorders are prevalent in western society and millions of consultations are held in UK every year. For example, in 1998 (now over 20 years ago) there were 14.8 million appointments at GP surgeries for GORD and related conditions. While many people with mild cases of acid reflux and GORD can easily manage their symptoms, more severe situations could require further treatment which may include surgery. Leading consultant general and upper GI surgeon Professor Khurshid Akhtar speaks to Top Doctors about GORD in detail, alongside what's involved in the surgical procedure to fix GORD and frequently asked questions, in this informative article.
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A guide to hiatus hernia surgery
What are the different types of hiatal hernia? And how severe can they get? Professor Khurshid Akhtar, consultant general and upper GI (gastrointestinal) surgeon, provides his experienced, expert advice. He answers Top Doctors’ questions about eligibility for hiatus hernia surgery, the procedure itself and more.
Series (Part Three): Living with GORD
Managing daily life with GORD, surgical options and its possible complications are explained in part three of this series of articles by consultant physician and gastroenterology specialist, Dr Andrew Thillainayagam and clinical research fellow Dr Neil Galletly.
Series (Part Two): GORD Diagnosis
Consultant physician and gastroenterology specialist, Dr Andrew Thillainayagam and Dr Neil Galletly, clinical research fellow, discuss what’s involved in different GORD diagnostic methods and symptoms that could indicate serious conditions, in part two of this three-part series of articles.
Series (Part One): GORD - An introduction
In this three-part series of articles, consultant physician and gastroenterology specialist, Dr Andrew Thillainayagam and Dr Neil Galletly, clinical research fellow, consider the impact of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Read a comprehensive summary of the condition in part one.
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