Gastro Oesophagal Refllux

Information leaflets

NHS Website - Information on Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Patient UK -  Information fact sheets on Acid Reflux & Oesophagitis ; Barrett's oesophagus; Antacids; Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs); H2 Blockers

NICE- An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for patients to understand the guidance on the following:

Catheterless oesophageal pH monitoring - http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=byID&r=true&o=11218

Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease -http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=byID&r=true&o=11161

Endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease - http://guidance.nice.org.uk/IPG222

guts UK: Information on  Barrett’s Oesophagus; Oesophageal Cancer; Achalasia

Local Information

guts UK: A charity in the UK that funds research into the entire range of gut, liver, intestinal and bowel illnesses. Contact: Core, Freepost , LON4268, London, NW1 0YT  Or Core, 3 St Andrews Place, London, NW1 4LB.

Useful Websites

British Society of Gastroenterology

guts UK

Oesophageal Patients Association

Coeliac UK 

Living With Reflux

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