Both of these can be highly effective at reducing acid production in the stomach.
An open sore or scar near the valve in the stomach that controls the flow of food into the small intestine can keep this valve from working properly or can obstruct the release of food from the stomach.
All treatments are based on attempts to decrease the amount of acid that refluxes from the stomach back into the esophagus or make the refluxed material less irritating to the lining of the esophagus.
A specialist will place a catheter with a balloon into the area where food is getting stuck, and inflate the balloon.
Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications.
Many people experience acid reflux from time to time.