Eliminate the 5-year obsession of "living with" gastric reflux disease

Dan Tri e-newspaper reported on the article “Erasing the 5-year obsession of “living with” gastroesophageal reflux disease” on June 21, 2024. To update information to customers, we will quote content from Dan Tri Newspaper to provide to readers.

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[Ms. NTMB (45 years old, Nam Dinh ) suffered from recurrent gastric reflux for many years. Despite many visits and treatments, her condition did not improve. When she came to Thu Cuc TCI, Ms. B. was surprised to discover the reason why she had been facing reflux for the past 5 years.

Reflux for many years, recurring

Thu Cuc TCI International General Hospital said that it has received many patients who came to the clinic with signs of reflux disease but it recurred for many years without being cured, one of which is the case of female patient NTMB (45 years old, Nam Dinh) who had difficulty in daily activities due to food refluxing into the throat, stuck in the throat, phlegm and coughing a lot, heartburn and sore throat. Despite visiting many places and taking many prescriptions, the disease still did not improve.

“My symptoms became more and more severe. Every time I ate or drank, I felt heartburn and discomfort. These symptoms seriously affected my daily life, making me tired, sleepless and anxious, losing weight and having trouble thinking,” Ms. B. shared about the difficulties she had faced with gastroesophageal reflux disease for the past 5 years.

Based on the clinical condition, TCI doctors will order the patient to perform HRM esophageal pressure measurement and 24-hour esophageal impedance pH. These are new technologies that the hospital applies to accurately determine the cause of the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).

Illustration of a patient during the 24-hour esophageal impedance pH measurement service

Based on the detailed data from these two methods, the conclusion was that Ms. B. suffered from frequent acid reflux and gastric juice, especially at night. The main cause was a weak lower esophageal sphincter, which made it easy for acid and gastric juice to reflux into the esophagus. From there, the doctor adjusted the appropriate treatment regimen for Ms. B. After a period of treatment with the new regimen, Ms. B.'s health gradually improved significantly. She gradually reduced the unpleasant symptoms and quickly regained her previous health. Ms. B. felt very satisfied: "I no longer feel heartburn and discomfort. My life has returned to normal, and I feel much healthier."

Not only Ms. B.'s case, according to statistics from the Ministry of Health, the rate of people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Vietnam is increasing, affecting the quality of life of many patients. However, the diagnosis and treatment of GERD currently faces many obstacles due to diverse symptoms and easy confusion with other diseases, especially due to the limitation of accurate and effective diagnostic tools.

HRM and 24-hour pH impedance measurement – ​​Decoding the mystery of reflux and swallowing pathology

Esophageal motility manometry (HRM) is a technique that helps to examine whether the esophagus is functioning normally by measuring the contractions of the esophagus and the coordination of the esophageal muscles during the process of transporting food to the stomach. This technique is used to diagnose diseases related to the function of the esophagus and the gastroesophageal junction, diagnose swallowing disorders and help confirm whether symptoms similar to reflux are actually reflux disease.

At the same time, 24-hour esophageal pH impedance measurement is a method of continuously monitoring the level of acid and reflux fluid in the esophagus for 24 hours. This technology helps to accurately determine the timing, frequency and characteristics of acid reflux, thereby helping doctors to develop appropriate and effective treatment regimens.

Esophageal motility manometry (HRM) procedure at TCI

Based on the treatment and recovery process of the patient, it can be seen that these two methods ensure safety and are minimally invasive, causing no discomfort to the patient during the procedure. In addition, HRM and 24-hour esophageal pH impedance measurement help make an accurate diagnosis, allowing the determination of the root cause and severity of gastric reflux. Detailed information from these tests allows the doctor to clearly understand the specific condition of each patient, thereby building a personalized treatment regimen, suitable for each case. Treatment based on accurate data from HRM and 24-hour esophageal pH impedance measurement, brings high treatment efficiency, avoiding the need to use drugs for a long time without the right disease.

According to Dr. Pham Thai Son, Head of the Department of Functional Exploration - Endoscopy, Thu Cuc International General Hospital, shared: “In fact, the manifestations of gastric reflux are easily confused with other diseases, leading to difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. In particular, many cases have been treated for many years but have not been cured because the exact cause is not known. The combination of HRM measurement and 24-hour esophageal impedance pH measurement not only brings outstanding benefits in the diagnosis and treatment of gastric reflux disease but also helps to significantly improve the quality of life of patients. This is something that other methods, including endoscopy, can hardly do.”

It can be seen that these two methods are an important step forward in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. It solves many limitations of previous diagnostic methods, improving the effectiveness of treatment for patients.

Early detection and treatment of reflux, avoiding the risk of dangerous complications

Dr. Son recommends that if you have symptoms related to GERD but treatment does not improve, you should visit a gastroenterologist at a reputable hospital. Accurate diagnosis and proper treatment will help improve your quality of life and avoid dangerous complications due to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms suggestive of esophageal disease and esophageal reflux that should be diagnosed by HRM and impedance PH measurement include: dysphagia, dysphagia, odynophagia, swallowing-related disorders; reflux disease or signs suggestive of reflux such as belching, heartburn, burning throat, persistent cough and pharyngitis; cases of taking reflux medication for many years without improvement; and cases of chest pain in which cardiovascular causes have been ruled out.

Currently, Thu Cuc TCI International General Hospital is effectively applying the HRM measurement method and 24-hour esophageal pH impedance measurement in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. With a team of experienced specialists in examining and treating digestive diseases and a system of modern equipment, TCI has successfully treated many patients with swallowing disorders and gastroesophageal reflux, helping to resolve the persistent obsession for patients.

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Thu Cuc TCI Healthcare System is a trusted address for examination, diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases with full modern equipment. In particular, TCI pioneers in applying the 24-hour esophageal impedance and HRM measurement method to help accurately diagnose and effectively treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.

TCI is currently offering a 30% discount on HRM and esophageal impedance PH measurement services. For more information, please contact:

https://benhvienthucuc.vn/dieu-tri-trao-nguoc-thuc-quan/

Consulting hotline: 1900 55 88 92]

Source: Dan Tri Newspaper

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