{"id":731,"date":"2026-04-15T23:58:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/services\/reflujo-gastroesofagico\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T20:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:06:30","slug":"gastroesophageal-reflux","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/services\/gastroesophageal-reflux\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastroesophageal Reflux"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et_pb_section_parallax preset--module--divi-section--1fpol9zhui\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/backgroun-section-light-blue.png)\"><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Do you live with constant heartburn?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">It's not normal... and yes, there is a definitive solution.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is much more than just occasional heartburn.<\/p>\n<p>It's a condition that, if left untreated, can seriously affect your quality of life and long-term health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icono-procedimiento-reflujo-gastroesofagico.jpg\" width=\"255\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icono-procedimiento-reflujo-gastroesofagico.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icono-procedimiento-reflujo-gastroesofagico-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" class=\"wp-image-82\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">What's going on?<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus because a natural valve (the lower esophageal sphincter) isn't working properly. There are several types of reflux, and treatments range from medication to surgery, but the first step is to identify the type of reflux and determine the appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Symptoms you shouldn't ignore<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Heartburn (acid reflux)<\/li>\n<li>Bitter or sour taste in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Pain or difficulty swallowing<br \/>Chronic cough or scratchy throat<\/li>\n<li>Hoarseness, especially in the mornings<\/li>\n<li>Frequent burping throughout the day<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty falling asleep, with a feeling of nighttime reflux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If these symptoms are frequent, it is not normal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Treatment: Beyond Medication<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Lifestyle Changes<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid lying down after eating<\/li>\n<li>Reduce irritating foods (fats, coffee, spicy foods, alcohol)<\/li>\n<li>Lose weight<\/li>\n<li>Elevate your head while sleeping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Medications<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antacids (temporary relief)<\/li>\n<li>H2 blockers<\/li>\n<li>Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>But important<\/strong>:<br \/>These treatments control the symptoms\u2026 they don't correct the cause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Definitive solution: Antireflux surgery<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>When reflux is persistent, severe, or you depend on medication for a long time, surgery may be the best option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">What does it consist of?<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Fundoplication is a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedure that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthens the stomach's natural valve<\/li>\n<li>Prevents stomach acid from refluxing<\/li>\n<li>Treats hiatal hernias, if present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Benefits<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Elimination or significant reduction of reflux<\/li>\n<li>Less or no dependence on medication<\/li>\n<li>Significant improvement in your quality of life<\/li>\n<li>Prevention of long-term complications<\/li>\n<li>Considerable improvement in your sleep cycle, making it more restful and uninterrupted<\/li>\n<li>Long-term prevention of conditions such as Barrett's esophagus, which is a risk factor for cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-med-reflujo-gastroesofagico.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-med-reflujo-gastroesofagico.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-med-reflujo-gastroesofagico-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-258\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_8 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Regain your well-being<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Living with constant heartburn is neither normal nor necessary. Today, there are safe, effective, and long-lasting solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_9 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What happens if I don't get treatment?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Chronic reflux can cause:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis)<\/li>\n<li>Narrowing when swallowing<\/li>\n<li>Precancerous changes (Barrett's esophagus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">\u00bfAm I a candidate for surgery?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>You need to come in for an evaluation to receive initial treatment and see how you respond to it. This will determine if you require an endoscopy, high-resolution esophageal manometry, or pH monitoring. Based on that, we can determine if you are a candidate for surgery or if your problem can be resolved with medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a prior diagnosis of a large hiatal hernia, severe esophagitis, or nocturnal reflux with choking episodes, you are a candidate for surgery.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_10 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Your Health Cannot Wait<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A timely assessment can make all the difference<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Schedule your consultation and receive professional, clear care focused on your safe recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--xprsp31zyk_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--xprsp31zyk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/contacto\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":679,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-731","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=731"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":734,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/731\/revisions\/734"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}