Topic - reflux symptoms and GERD
1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the common symptoms in India
2. Lifestyle & Dietary changes can control the symptoms in the majority of cases
3. Refractory symptoms might need surgical intervention
4. Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery can give 90% symptom relief in 1 week with minimal hospital stay and early resumption of daily activities