Most patients with chronic acid reflux are able to control their symptoms only by taking a daily acidity reducing pill such as Omeprazole or Nexium. There ae some who are not completely relieved even after use of these pills. Traditionally some patients have needed anti-reflux surgery known as laparoscopic heller’s myotomy. However, a lot of patients are put off by the idea of having a surgery for acid reflux.

Now we have excellent endoscopic techniques that can help control acid reflux. Endoscopic fundoplication, done by the GERDx device actually tightens the lower esophageal sphincter by placing actually sutures and reduces symptoms of acid reflux. Another technique known as endoscopic Stretta procedure using radiofrequency waves to stimulate the lower esophageal sphincter and works very well for those with mild acid reflux requiring daily medications.