How Effective Is the Stretta Procedure for Heartburn and GERD?
Studies on the effectiveness of the Stretta procedure for heartburn and GERD are positive; some patients feel better immediately, while others feel gradual relief over time. Watch as surgery specialist James Rosser Jr., MD, discusses these results.
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In looking at the literature, this is how the usual
post-procedural pattern goes as far as how well you do and how soon.
First of all, many people start feeling better right away. But frequently, you can go six months
and get better and better and better and better. In addition, in the studies that have been published,
this has been able to last a long time. And it can be viewed by many as a permanent solution
to the appropriate patients that have been specially chosen. Remember, it's all about you doing a thorough workup.
And we need to select the people and give this procedure to the people who are actually going to do well.
digestive health
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