Will bariatric surgery help with my heartburn?

Over half of morbidly obese individuals have GERD This is related to relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter with or without the presence of a hiatal hernia. Obesity is associated with increased intra-abdominal pressure leading to increased pressure at the gastro-esophageal junction and the higher the BMI, the higher the risk of GERD. Weight loss can lead to a reduction …