Reflux reduction

There aren't any easy drugs to combat reflux. Most people have to rely on lifestyle changes. [See the Reflux remedies page.]  The anti-emetic drugs, Domperidone and Metoclopramide may help some sufferers, however and some people find their PPIs reduce reflux symptoms to some extent.

When lifestyle changes don't work, surgery may be an option.

The gold standard is Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication.

There are now, however, new devices, and treatments available that may prove effective in the future.

See the following pages for details of LINX, Stretta, Esophyx (TIF), MUSE, EndoCinch, Endostim, Enteryx, Gatekeeper, Angelchik, ARMs, ARMA, Omega PF, TESS Reza Band, MedCline, Reflux Stop, Fundopexy, Gastropexy, Vagus Nerve STimulation (VNS) iQoro, Side Sleep

This 2023 article from the Gastroenterology journal shows Antireflux Surgery Does Not Prevent Cancer in Barrett’s Esophagus: "These data argue strongly against ARS having any preventative benefit for the development of EAC in patients with Barrett’s, such that outcome should not be used as a selling argument for ARS. What about proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)? The best evidence in that domain comes from the AspECT trial."

Page updated 18 October 2023