Radiofrequency treatment is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Below are common questions about radiofrequency treatment for GERD.
- What is radiofrequency treatment?
Radiofrequency treatment has been used in the treatment in various medical conditions, such as for back pain caused by herniated disks and some skin conditions. It is now being used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). - How long does radiofrequency take?
While some medical treatments can take a few hours and recovery time may be hours or days, this isn't true for radiofrequency treatment. - How effective is radiofrequency treatment?
Is radiofrequency treatment as effective as fundoplication surgery? Other treatment options may be more effective for treating GERD symptoms than radiofrequency. - Radiofrequency treatment for GERD: Who are the best candidates?
Not every GERD patient is a good candidate for radiofrequency treatment. It may surprise you who actually are the best candidates for this procedure.
Additional Resources:
Before surgery is considered, your doctor will advice you as to other treatment options. These include antacids, H2 blockers, and Proton Pump Inhibitors.
- Antacids include Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Tums, Gaviscon, and Chooz.
- H2 blockers include Zantac (ranitidine), Pepcid (famotidine), Tagamet (cimetidine), and Axid (nizatidine).
- Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) include Aciphex (raberprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), Prilosec (omeprazole), and Protonix (pantoprazole).
For more information on these medications, and others, please go to Drugs A to Z.
———
For more information on GERD, you can find information at the following resources:
Children and GERD:
- Symptoms of GERD in Infants
- Symptoms of GERD in Children
- Symptoms of GERD in Teens
- Diagnosing GERD in Infants
- Diagnosing GERD in Children
- Diagnosing GERD in Teens
- Treating GERD in Infants
- Treating GERD in Children
- Treating GERD in Teens
Other Surgical Options:
