At a glance
Many people suffer from acid reflux, but not all of them have true acid reflux. It is true that there is a small group of patients who will truly benefit from acid reflux surgery. Other factors also contribute, such as smoking, alcohol, tight dress, body posture, spicy and fatty food, food habits and certain medications.
About Us
Doctor's Profile
Dr Maruthesh Gowda is a Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgeon based in Bangalore with more than 10 years of training in NHS in the UK.
Experience
He has wide range of experince in colorectal surgery, general surgery, bariatric (Weight loss) surgery, laparoscopic surgery, trauma surgery and Gastro intestinal cancer Surgery. worked in the United Kingdom for 10years qualities like evidenced based medicine, patient centric approach, high quality care are embedded in him.He has worked with experts in each filed and thus obtaining highest skills possible.
Yes. While many people suffer from acid reflux, not all of them have true acid reflux. It is true that there is a small group of patients who will truly benefit from acid reflux surgery.
Are there other factors that contribute to Acid Reflux?
Yes. They are:
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Tight Dress
- Body posture—bending down/lying flat
- Too much of spicy and fatty/oily food
- Food Habits
- Certain Medications
Questions patients ask
- Does everyone with acid reflux need surgery?
- No. While many people suffer from acid reflux, not all of them have true acid reflux. It is true that there is a small group of patients who will truly benefit from acid reflux surgery.
- What are the other factors that contribute to acid reflux?
- They are smoking, alcohol, tight dress, body posture such as bending down or lying flat, too much of spicy and fatty or oily food, food habits, and certain medications.
- Which habits contribute to acid reflux?
- Yes. Too much of spicy and fatty or oily food, food habits, alcohol and smoking are among the factors that contribute to acid reflux.