RefluxUK

😴 Is reflux keeping you up at night❓

💡Here's a quick remedy to help:

Sleeping on your left side can alleviate symptoms by leveraging gravity to keep stomach acid where it belongs. Here's why it works:

✨The left-side position keeps the stomach lower than the oesophagus, preventing acid from flowing upward.
✨By reducing pressure on the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES), left-side sleeping helps prevent acid reflux episodes.
✨It promotes better digestion and circulation, easing pressure on the heart and improving blood flow.

Further Tips:
⭐️Use a body pillow for support.
⭐️Elevate your head with a wedge pillow.
⭐️Stay consistent to reap the benefits.

While it's not a cure-all, sleeping on your left side can significantly ease nighttime reflux symptoms. Give it a try tonight and let us know how you get on ☎🩺🧐

🤔💊 Are PPIs Linked to Dementia? 🤔💊

🩺Some studies have suggested use of PPI's can increase the risk of dementia.
Possible reasons could include vitamin B12 deficiency.

🩺Not all studies agree. Some research, when adjusting for factors like age, other health conditions, and medication use, finds no significant connection.

🩺Observational studies can show that the two things are related, but they do not prove that one causes the other.

✨RefluxUK Say:
🧐More research is needed to confirm if PPIs directly cause dementia 🧐
✅Decisions about PPI use should consider individual health needs and risks✅

👩‍⚕️ What You Can Do:

✅Review Long-term Use:
Regularly check with a healthcare provider if you need to continue PPIs.

✅Monitor Nutrients:
Keep an eye on vitamin B12 and other nutrient levels.

Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medication. Stay informed and stay healthy! 🌟

🌐 Meet the Exceptional Experts behind RefluxUK! 🌟👥

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Our dedicated team is committed to unraveling the complexities of reflux issues and offering comprehensive solutions for enhanced digestive well-being.

Stay tuned for insights, updates, and expert advice as we continue our mission to make a positive impact on digestive health 🩺💥

Are You Experiencing Any Of These Symptoms ❓❓💥🧐

Approximately 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer with acid reflux symptoms 🌍❤️

✅Don't suffer in silence! Take control of your symptoms with RefluxUK.

☎️Book your consultation today and start feeling better fast. 🩺✨

✨RefluxUK was the first clinic in the UK to offer the RefluxStop procedure✨

🩺Mr Nicholas Boyle, Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon carried out the first procedure in March 2022. 🩺
🧐 You can watch the first procedure by heading to our YouTube Channel 🧐

👀But why choose RefluxUK?

Our team has expertise across all of the treatment options and we bring that expertise together through our reflux multi-disciplinary team.
This team includes:
✅Specialist Reflux Clinicians with backgrounds in Upper GI (gastroenterology and surgery), ENT, physiology and nursing.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️Together, they make sure every surgical patient gets in-depth, unbiased care for the best results.

✨Call our supportive and friendly team today to start your antireflux journey ✨

🌟 Struggling with LPR/Silent Reflux? RefluxUK is Here to Help! 🌟

If you're experiencing symptoms of LPR or 'Silent Reflux' and finding it tough to get a diagnosis,👀 look no further.
🩺At RefluUK, we specialise in identifying and treating this challenging condition.🩺

LPR can be tricky to diagnose, often presenting symptoms in the upper airways rather than typical reflux. A significant number of our patients come to us with LPR symptoms and we've developed a range of tests to confirm a diagnosis of LPR, & to inform future treatment.

🔍 Accurate testing and interpretation is crucial for successful treatment. Let us help you find the answers you need.

Reach out to RefluUK today and take the first step towards relief! 💙

☎ 0207 043 0419
✉ [email protected]
Or use the following link:
https://refluxuk.com/contact/

📢 We provide a wide range of tests to help diagnose your symptoms📢

Here are some of the tests we offer:
🔹 High Resolution Manometry: Diagnoses oesophageal motility disorders.
🔹 24-Hour Impedance Reflux Study: Diagnoses acid and non-acid reflux over 24-hours.
🔹 Lactulose Hydrogen/Methane Breath Test: Diagnoses small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) & intestinal bacterial overgrowth (IMO).

🎉All the tests above can be booked with a referral from your Consultant, Doctor or GP.
✨ We can book for insured patients too, that's AND MANY MORE🎉

🩺Other tests can be booked after a consultation with one of our Experts including; Gastroscopy/endoscopy, Bravo Oesophageal pH capsule test, balloon dilatation and many more.

☎ Call us today to enquire on booking your tests 0207 043 0419 or email us on [email protected] ✉️

🌟 Understanding Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) 🌟

🩺 PPIs are commonly prescribed for stomach acid issues like reflux and ulcers, often combined with other medications to prevent complications.
⚖️ Risks vs. Benefits
Benefits: Effective for acid-related conditions
Risks: Linked to stomach cancer, metabolic issues, and gut microbiome changes
🔄 Rebound Acid Hypersecretion
Many struggle to stop PPIs due to rebound symptoms like heartburn and dyspepsia. This can be misinterpreted as a need for continued PPI use.
📉 Managing Withdrawal
Gradually reduce dosage
Use H2 blockers or alginates like Gaviscon

Key Takeaways:
✔️Ensure proper diagnosis
✔️Consider stopping PPIs if they don’t help initially
✔️Patience is essential—rebound symptoms will eventually subside

Click the link below to read more on an informative article published by

https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/10/5459

(By Ken Namikawa 1,2 and Einar Stefan Björnsson 1,3,*ORCID
Published: 17 May 2024)

🩺✨ It's quick and easy to make an Appointment/Enquiry with RefluxUK? 💬📞

📅 To schedule your consultation or ask any questions, you can reach out to us in three convenient ways:

📞 Phone: Give us a call at 0207 043 0419. It’s quick and easy to speak to one of our knowledgeable team members!

✉️ Email: Drop us a line at [email protected]. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

🌐Online: Use the link below to submit an enquiry through our website
https://refluxuk.com/contact/

Your health is our priority, and we're here to provide you with the best care and support for your reflux needs. 💙

🤧🌿 Did you know that hay fever and acid reflux can be interconnected? 🌿🤧

While they might seem unrelated, there are some surprising ways these two conditions can affect each other:

🔹 Postnasal Drip:
Hay fever can cause mucus to drip down your throat, potentially triggering reflux symptoms.
🔹 Inflammation:
Allergic reactions can lead to inflammation in your airways and throat, aggravating reflux.
🔹 Medications:
Some hay fever medications, like antihistamines, can relax the lower oesophageal sphincter, making reflux more likely.
🔹 Mouth Breathing:
Nasal congestion from hay fever can cause mouth breathing, which may dry out your throat and oesophagus, worsening reflux.
🔹 Coughing:
Both conditions can cause chronic coughing and throat clearing, making each other worse.

If you're dealing with both hay fever and reflux, you're not alone!
Understanding the connection can help you manage both conditions more effectively. 🌸💊

☎Contact RefluxUK to speak to a professional for personalised advice and treatment options.☎

Managing Stress to Reduce Reflux 🧘‍♀️🏃‍♂️🍏

🧘‍♂️Mindfulness & Relaxation:
Meditation, deep breathing, and relaxation exercises.

🏊Regular Exercise: Activities like walking, yoga, and swimming reduce stress and improve digestion.

🍎Healthy Eating:
Balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Avoid spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, and high-fat meals.

💤Adequate Sleep:
Regular sleep routine and avoiding large meals before bedtime.

👭Therapy & Counseling:
CBT and counseling to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.

Conclusion 🌟
Stress and reflux are interconnected. Managing stress effectively can significantly reduce reflux symptoms. By adopting stress-reducing techniques, healthier lifestyle choices, and seeking professional help, you can improve your quality of life and minimise reflux discomfort. Remember, addressing both physical and emotional health is key to managing and preventing reflux.

⭐Meet Mr Venkatesh Jayanthi! ⭐

✨He is a renowned Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon specialising in General, Upper GI & Weight Loss Surgery.

✨He performed the first robotic oesophagectomy for cancer in the UK 🇬🇧 and continues to excel in complex laparoscopic & robotic surgeries.

✨ Mr. Jayanthi also specialises in advanced endoscopic procedures for early cancers and pre-cancerous conditions 🩺.

🏥 He is based at Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford and Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, he regularly performs keyhole operations for reflux and hiatal hernias.

✨ Dedicated to providing exceptional care, is here to help you on your Reflux journey! ✨

☎Call RefluxUK today to book a consultation with Mr Jayanthi ☎

🔥 Do you know of any more ❓ Share below which food or drink worsens your reflux🧐

Spicy dishes 🌶️
Spices can irritate the oesophagus and relax the lower oesophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up.

Citrus fruits and juices 🍋
High acidity in citrus fruits can aggravate the stomach lining.

Tomato-based sauces 🍅
Tomatoes are naturally acidic, which can stimulate excess acid production in the stomach.

Drinks high in caffeine ☕
Caffeine can relax the lower oesophageal sphincter, promoting reflux by allowing stomach acid to rise into the oesophagus.

Foods containing onion and garlic 🧅
These ingredients can weaken the lower oesophageal sphincter increasing the likelihood of reflux episodes.

Alcohol 🍷
Alcohol contains compounds that relax the lower oesophageal sphincter helping stomach acid to travel up the oesophagus.

🧐Asthma and reflux, also known as GERD, frequently coexist in many individuals. While it's not always clear if one directly causes the other, there are fascinating connections between the two that researchers are uncovering!

🔍 Here's the scoop:
🔥Acid reflux: When stomach acid flows back into the food pipe, it can irritate the airways and trigger asthma symptoms.
🩺Neurological links: Nerves in the oesophagus and airways might interact, leading to increased sensitivity and potentially worsening asthma.

💊Certain asthma medication can trigger reflux symptoms:
Meds like β-adrenergic agonists, theophylline, & high doses of oral corticosteroids might lower the muscle pressure that prevents stomach acid from flowing back into the oesophagus. This can up your reflux symptoms.

🚫 In a study, prednisone increased acid in the oesophagus, & theophylline made reflux symptoms shoot up by 170%! 😱

💡So, while asthma treatments can help, they might also worsen reflux, leading to more attacks.

☎ Call today & find the right balance for you with RefluxUK's expert guidance 🩺

🧐Explore further into the connection between Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Asthma by accessing the full article authored by Fehmi Ates, MD, and Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc (Epi) using the link below:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5395714/

❓ Does the LINX procedure work for patients suffering with LPR (silent reflux) symptoms ❓

🩺Most gastroenterologists and surgeons are cautious about surgery for LPR due to inconclusive evidence, often stemming from variable definitions in published papers.

At RefluxUK we previously studied 200 patients over 5 years post-LINX surgery, using a validated questionnaire to track symptoms.
🎉 The majority experienced significant and sustained improvements. 🎉

📊 A recent study from a top reflux centre in the USA found that 80% of LPR patients had positive outcomes with LINX, even those with only throat symptoms.

🧐 Despite this evidence, many doctors remain hesitant about surgery for LPR.

💡 To us, the answer is obvious: Fundamentally LINX can be a very effective treatment for the right LPR patients and when performed by the right surgeon. 🩺

☎ Dont let LPR symptoms (Silent Reflux)take over your life. Book a consultation with one of our specialists and find out how we can help banish them for good!

🔥🔥 When you're dealing with heartburn, there are a few foods and drinks that may help to alleviate symptoms quickly:

💦 Water: Dilutes stomach acid for relief.
☕ Camomile Tea: Calms inflammation.
🍌 Bananas: Low acid, natural antacids.
🥣 Porridge: Absorbs excess stomach acid.
🍉 Watermelon: Low acid, high alkaline.
🥜 Nuts: Alkaline, low acid, healthy fats.

🥛 Milk & Yoghurt: But why Choose low-fat?
Choose low-fat dairy as they're gentler on your stomach due to having less fat.
This reduces the risk of triggering reflux by relaxing the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) and letting stomach acid flow back up.

💡 Listen to your body, identify triggers and seek medical advice if needed.

🩺 RefluxUK offers support and assistance.
☎️Call today for guidance on your anti-reflux journey.

🔍 Here are some key tests that can shed light on your symptoms:

🩺Upper Endoscopy: This procedure involves a flexible tube with a camera that allows doctors to examine the lining of your oesophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. It can detect inflammation, ulcers, Barrett's oesophagus or other abnormalities caused by reflux.

🩺Bravo Oesophageal pH Capsule Test: This test measures the acidity in your oesophagus over 48-96 hours. It helps determine if acid reflux is the cause of your symptoms and how severe it is. It can also help identify the relationship between reflux and your symptoms.

🩺Oesophageal Manometry: This test measures the strength and coordination of the muscles in your oesophagus. It can help diagnose conditions like oesophageal motility disorders, which may contribute to reflux symptoms. We will always check for this before anti-reflux surgery to ensure it's the right choice for you!

🩺Barium Swallow: During this test, you swallow a chalky liquid containing barium, which coats the lining of your digestive tract. X-rays are then taken to visualise any abnormalities in the oesophagus or stomach.

🩺24-Hour Oesophageal Impedance study: This test measures both acid and non-acid reflux events and can help determine if reflux is the cause of your symptoms, even if acid levels are normal.

🕵❓ If you're experiencing symptoms of reflux, don't hesitate to discuss these investigations with us.

💡 Early diagnosis can lead to effective management and relief! 💡

👃Sinuses and Reflux: Is There a Link?👃

🔍 Ever noticed your sinuses acting up alongside reflux? Turns out, there’s a connection between the two.

🕵Acid reflux can irritate nasal passages, worsening congestion and sinus problems.

🥗How to Manage: Watch your diet, elevate your head while sleeping, and consider over the counter medication. If symptoms persist seek advice from a healthcare professional.

🩺⭐At RefluxUK we can help you understand the link and tackle both issues for better overall health. Call us today on 0207 043 0419⭐🩺

🫵 Ready for a new adventure? 🌟

RefluxUK is on the rise and we're committed to delivering top-notch service for benign upper GI conditions. As our company expands, we're on the lookout for vibrant, ambitious individuals to join our team and help us reach new heights!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the healthcare industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you eager to develop your skills and expertise within a supportive company that prioritises your goals? If so, you might be the perfect fit for RefluxUK!

Check out the link below to explore the exciting career opportunities we have available.

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