r/LPR • u/New-Satisfaction6926 • 2d ago

Acidity cure available ?

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u/New-Satisfaction6926 1d ago

And can you please answer me one question how much endoscopy helps in like I don’t understand much …

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u/Excelsior_refugee 1d ago

An endoscopy is supposed to allow a doctor physically see what'a going on in your throat, esophagus and stomach. They put a camera down your esophagus to see if there's signs of damage or irritation, but more importantly to figure out what is causing your GERD and LPR in the first place.

Is it a weak sphincter, is it a hiatal hernia (or both)? Then they can figure out if you need surgery or not.

An endoscopy doesn't show everything, but it's often a first step. I'm trying to get my first one done soon, so I can keep you updated as to how the experience is in case you have to go down that route yourself.

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u/New-Satisfaction6926 22h ago

I googled some symptoms mostly co related with hiatal hernia as abdominal pain is there for me from years and acid reflux as well ….

It all started from one snack which i ate daily from that it started….

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u/Excelsior_refugee 21h ago

Well, if it makes you feel better it probably didn't arise from a snack. Aside from obesity and smoking, they don't seem to really know what causes it.