Diet and lifestyle changes can be tried to help lessen the symptoms of GERD

• Eat in smaller servings

• Eat slowly and take time to chew

• Avoid smoking

• Maintain healthy weight (Normal BMI)

• Avoid fatty food, chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol

Medications can be used if symptoms persist

• Antacids

• Acid Production Blockers (Proton Pump Inhibitors; H2 blockers)

• Prokinetics

Surgery

• Laparoscopic antireflux surgery (or Nissen fundoplication) is the standard surgical treatment. It’s a minimally invasive procedure that fixes your acid reflux by creating a new valve mechanism at the bottom of your esophagus. The surgeon wraps the upper part of the stomach (the fundus) around the lower portion of the esophagus. This reinforces the lower esophageal sphincter so food won’t reflux back into the esophagus.

• LINX device implantation is another minimally invasive surgery. A LINX device is a ring of tiny magnets that are strong enough to keep the junction between the stomach and esophagus closed to refluxing acid but weak enough to allow food to pass through.