This is a good place to start. Some acid reducers also work well when you take them before meals that can cause your heartburn. If you have very frequent or severe heartburn, your doctor may prescribe a prescription-stength medication. Some medicines are good at tightening the valve between the esophagus and stomach, while others reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces. If you have heartburn severe enough to require chronic medication, surgery may be an option.
Surgery can repair the valve between the stomach and esophagus.
Usually the surgery can be done videoscopically. The advantages of videoscopic surgery are a shorter hospital stay and quicker return to normal activities compared to conventional surgery.