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Suffering from acid reflux? How to beat the symptoms<\/h3>\n
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Did you know?\u00a0 There are over 65 Million people in the UK and it is estimated that over 1 in 10 people suffer from Reflux Disease.\u00a0 Reflux disease can have a terrible impact on a patients quality of life affecting many aspects of their everyday functioning.\u00a0 For many people, this can be managed effectively with lifestyle changes and\/or medication prescribed by their GP such as omeprazole, lansoprazole and esomeprazole (as well as others).\u00a0 However there are over 2 million people in the UK who do not respond effectively to this treatment and for these people, there are other options they can consider to treat their disease.\u00a0 Click on the following links to find out more.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.opa.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

OPA Fundoplication leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n

OPA Reflux Disease Booklet<\/p>\n

https:\/\/refluxuk.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

www.linxforlife.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Eligibility & symptom checker –\u00a0https:\/\/refluxuk.com\/symptoms-and-diagnosis\/eligibility-symptom-checker\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Free online event: suffering from acid reflux?<\/h3>\n

Date:\u00a0Tuesday 24 November 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us at the free online event where three consultants will be giving expert advice on acid reflux. They will be discussing causes and treatment options, as well as answering any questions you may have.<\/p>\n

Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n

6pm – 6.45pm:\u00a0Suffering from acid reflux? How to beat the symptoms<\/p>\n

6.45pm – 7.30pm:\u00a0Q&A<\/p>\n

Consultants:<\/strong><\/p>\n