In general, GERD is difficult to be cured completely, and the disease is more likely to recur, but most patients can control their reflux symptoms after standardized treatment.
GERD is caused by the destruction of the anti-reflux barrier in the esophagus and the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. It is associated with increased intra-abdominal pressure, hiatus hernia, long-term use of medications such as diazepam that cause damage to the anti-reflux structure and function, as well as decreased peristalsis, or decreased resistance of the mucosa of the esophagus caused by long-term smoking and drinking, and other reasons.
The main reason why GERD is difficult to be cured completely is because the cause of the disease is more complex and prone to recurrent attacks. However, although it is difficult to be cured completely, most patients can control their reflux symptoms if they strictly follow the doctor’s instructions and adhere to the standardized treatment, which includes removing the cause of the disease, controlling the disease, adjusting the mindset, and doing a good job in daily care and monitoring of the condition.
In order to relieve heartburn, reflux and other symptoms, patients need to actively cooperate with professional doctors for treatment.