GORD Help

More than 1 million Americans suffer from severe heartburn or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, also known as GORD. Unchecked, it can cause pain, asthma and cancer. Now, a brand-new, same-day procedure can fix the problem.

More than 1 million Americans suffer from severe heartburn or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, also known as GORD. Unchecked, it can cause pain, asthma and cancer. Now, a brand-new, same-day procedure can fix the problem.A polymer material is injected around the weakened muscle at the base of the oesophagus. It tightens valve muscles to keep stomach acid in check. So far, no serious side effects have been reported.(Source: NBC Health News, Feb 2004)