Palmer began taking Prilosec shortly after his diagnosis five years ago. The difference is enormous. But despite these treatments, more people are getting GERD than ever before. The PPIs are the most prescribed drugs in the world, yet we're still seeing an alarming increase in Barrett's and esophageal cancers. Surgery At nearly 50,000 procedures a year, the gold standard for permanently treating GERD is anti-reflux laparoscopic surgery.
Some people prefer the medications.
People will be treated on an outpatient basis with no general anesthesia and no hospital stay. This new procedure is best for mild cases of GERD and those without complications and may not be recommended for people with hiatal hernias. But there's no question about Palmer's effectiveness. Giving back and helping people is really what life is all about. Using the Internet to meet someone online is a very convenient, effective and enjoyable experience.