Reflux Therapy Based on Anatomy

Reflux Therapy Based on Sphincter Anatomy

There are many different forms of treatment for reflux, and we consider treatment for reflux that is more advanced, when you’re not responding to simple dietary measures, or lifestyles changes, or even the use of medication. I like to divide up therapy based upon the type of therapy or let’s say the sphincter location that’s going to be treated. We’ve talked before about the fact that there’s an internal lower esophageal sphincter and an external lower esophageal sphincter.