Atrium Health Navicent Heartburn Treatment Center, a Facility of Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
The Atrium Health Navicent Heartburn Treatment Center, a Facility of Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center at The Medical Center provides patients and an experienced access coordinator, a clinician who is available to assess patients' needs, coordinate appointments and begin the appropriate testing regimen. If you are suffering from GERD, your treatment may involve some lifestyle changes you can make on your own prior to, and after treatment such as:
- Smoking cessation
- Avoiding foods and beverages that worsen your symptoms
- Losing weight if needed
- Frequent but smaller meals
- Raising the head of your bed
- Medical Therapy (i.e. drugs)
- Surgical Options (i.e. LINX or Nissen Fundoplication)