New programme for heartburn @ the Nuffield Leeds Introducing Esophyx

1. Yorkshire Post Wednesday december 22 2010
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Treatment
leads world
in beating
heartburn
Christmasisatimeforheartburn,butformany
itismorethanjustanirritation.Catherine
Scott reportsonanewtreatmentinLeeds.
WITH Christmas fast addressing the route of the
approaching many people will problem.
already be reaching for the “After five years I made my
anti-acid tablets as heartburn own investigations and found
strikes. that there really weren’t that
But for one in seven, chronic many options for me. There alternative: Dr Elliot Goodman carryies out the Esophyx procedure which doesn’t involve the patient going under the knife.
heartburn or acid reflux is was one extremely invasive
more than just an irritation. treatment which is for very the harmful effects of stomach and avoiding the potential searing pain that seems to
Gastro surgeons at Nuffield serious cases and then I found acid. Fasteners keep the consequences,” says Peter. be rising in the chest can be
Health Leeds Hospital are out about EsophyX. To my tissue permanently in place Patrick flew to the team in definite signs of GORD.
raising awareness of GORD mind, this was the best option where it will eventually fuse to Leeds in March this year “The EsophyX procedure
(Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux available in the world and function naturally. and underwent the offers a solution when
Disease) and a new treatment decided to fly to Leeds, as a “I had to follow a special incisionless procedure. permanent medication is not
available to help sufferers. leading centre, to have the diet for 12 weeks but now “The fact that there were an option and people
The team at Nuffield Health procedure.” four months after that I am minimal risks was a big factor want to free themselves
Leeds Hospital performs An endoscope is run down suffering at least 80 per cent in my decision making. I had from the ongoing pain of
one of the most advanced the oesophagus where fewer symptoms. In my mind no adverse symptoms whatso reflux.”
procedures in the world to suction pulls a flap of tissue it was well worth it and I ever. You do have to follow Dominic Jackson, from
treat chronic acid reflux, down in order to guard the would have it again to avoid strict guidance to get the most Elemental Healthcare, the
although it is not available on oesophageal opening from taking so much medication out of it and this included a company behind EsophyX
the NHS. strict diet for two months. Pain Free: Patrick Senycia said: “Leeds has always
Known as EsophyX, it is a When you’ve suffered so from Australia flew to Leeds for been at the forefront of new
procedure to prevent pain acid reflux facts badly from acid reflux and the pioneering treatment. healthcare technologies.
caused by acid reflux, but symptoms associated with it, It is leading the way with
does not need any invasive acid reflux is when acid from some people need long- I found it very easy to commit patients who have benefited providing EsophyX to its
surgery. the stomach leaks up into the term daily medication to or to the guidance and diet from EsophyX. patients, which is a really
Patrick Senycia, 41, who gullet (oesophagus). This may surgery. recommended. Dr Elliot Goodman, one of exciting development in
is British but now lives in cause heartburn and other consistent and painful “I’m now almost off the Nuffield surgeons who incisionless surgery.”
Australia, decided to fly to symptoms. heartburn is often an medication, taking it a step performs this procedure, If left untreated GORD can
Leeds for this treatment. a drug which reduces the indication of Gastro- at a time, but feel I’ve come alongside Henry Sue-Ling, become severe enough to
“I’d been suffering from amount of acid made in Oesophageal reflux disease a very long way in short said: “Reflux disease, in impact daily life, may even
reflux for nearly seven years your stomach is a common (GOrd).One in seven people space of time and I’m very addition to being a potential cause serious damage to the
and after seeking help in 2004, treatment. some people take worldwide suffer from pleased with the reduction in cause of oesophageal oesophagus and in a small
I ended up on medication. short courses of medication chronic gastro-oesophageal symptoms produced by the cancer and other diseases percentage of the population
I knew however that it was when symptoms flare up. disease. operation.” of the throat, is painful and may lead to oesophageal
suppressing the cause and not Patrick is one of over 4,000 unpredictable. Heartburn and cancer.
health most at-risk patients. the plastic Dental spa relaxing environment to help Making a change
matters container, which will be given
out free will allow the storage scoops awards alleviate the stress which often
accompanies a trip to the dentist for the better
of important details like medical Boutique dental spa, the – something that helped it beat More than 7,500 Leeds families
Message in bottle conditions, a GP’s details or Courtyard, is all smiles after strong competition from many have now pledged to live a
prescribed medication for the being named one of the best leading London practices. healthier lifestyle by signing up
idea for elderly emergency services to access practices in the country at Practice owner Marcos White to Change4Life. Change4Life
Bradford’s elderly and easily. the national Private dentistry says: “to be judged one of the is a campaign to help people
vulnerable residents are being experts suggest storing the awards. the Courtyard scooped best two practices in the country who are less active or don’t
told that storing vital medical labelled bottle in the fridge three major accolades: Most is a real honour, and with the eat as well as they used to, get
information in a bottle could and sticking a green warning innovative Practice, Best vast majority of shortlisted healthy by making small lifestyle
save their lives. Bradford label on the fridge door to Marketing and runner-up in dentists being based in the changes.
teaching hospitals Nhs alert emergency services to the coveted Practice of the Year capital, it’s also great recognition Change4Life is led across the
foundation trust has teamed the container’s presence. Bri award. for the region.” city by Nhs Leeds and supported
up with keighley Lions and the Matron, dawn Parkes, said: Based in huddersfield, the the Courtyard plan to roll out by extended services. extended
friends of the Bradford royal “sometimes it is the simple Courtyard prides itself on its award-winning model across services is a national programme
infirmary (Bri) to launch a things that are the most real honour: Award- ensuring its clients enjoy a Yorkshire in the near future, that ensures families have
Message in the Bottle scheme effective. this emergency bottle winning dentist Marcos White first class experience, offering starting with a new North Leeds equal access to a wide range of
aimed at protecting the city’s is a terrific idea.” from the Courtyard, Huddersfield. five-star surroundings and a branch in summer 2011. activities and support.