Diet Modification Spicy/acidic food Caffeine Chocolate Alcohol and tobacco Lifestyle Modifications Elevation of head of bed No meals 2 - 3 hours before bed Weight loss in overweight patients
Reflux disease can affect your life beyond the symptoms you feel. Patients with Reflux Disease Often Experience: Poor quality of sleep Reduced work productivity Dietary compromises to avoid symptoms Concerns... read more →
Fundoplication surgery involves wrapping the upper part of the stomach around the outside of the oesophagus at the lower esophageal sphincter (LOS) to help prevent reflux. Benefits Reduced symptoms of... read more →
The Royal Marsden is leading a major clinical trial to investigate the best treatment options for patients with gastro-oesophageal cancers. The Phase II PLATFORM trial aims to establish whether patients... read more →
Would you like to carry your OPA Restaurant/Toilet Card on your phone instead of in a purse/wallet/bag? Follow the following quick and easy steps to get set up... 1) Download... read more →
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SSRIs may activate vagus nerve dependent gut-to-brain serotonin signaling. When Prozac was introduced in 1987, it made a big splash as the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant for the treatment... read more →
Epigastric pain is felt in the middle of the upper abdomen, just below the ribcage. Occasional epigastric pain is not usually a cause for concern and may be as simple... read more →
CT scans and MRI scans are two different medical imaging methods that create detailed images of internal body parts, such as bones, joints, and organs. Doctors order CT scans or MRI scans to help... read more →
Please click on the link below to read more... https://www.tampabayrefluxcenter.com/acid-reflux-gerd-blog/2019/10/4/tips-for-managing-nighttime-heartburn
The OPA are pleased to welcome aboard two new Trustees - Mr Javed Sultan - Trustee MSc MD FRCS Consultant Oesophago-Gastric, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon and Greater Manchester Clinical Lead... read more →
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