Welcome!
Welcome to the info pages of the Reflux Center Munich, your source for comprehensive information on…
- Heartburn
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Symptoms and hazards
- Treatment options
- And our alternative diaphragmatic hernia surgery, the Bicorn procedure.
Please feel free to contact me for a personal assessment of your medical history.
Your Chief Physician faithfully,
Associate Prof. Dr. Bernd Ablassmaier
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What Is Heartburn?
Heartburn is a caustic pain in the upper abdomen behind the breast bone, combined with a sour and bitter taste which rises in the esophagus along the neck.
Heartburn is caused by the reflux of stomach contents – a mixture of food and gastric acid. The esophagus, coated with a sensitive mucous membrane, is affected by the acid. The results are inflammations and lesions which can be extremely painful, and the cause for a burning sensation.
Do you have questions about the subject heartburn.
Is there a consultation hour?
Yes, of course we have consultation hours. Please note the telephone availability times, consultation days and addresses for the consultation hours.
Hiatal hernia (hiatus hernia)
In most cases, severe heartburn that persists for several years is caused by an anatomical disorder. The esophagus runs through the diaphragm, which in turn is firmly clasped around the esophagus. If the passage point of the esophagus is dilated the condition is called hiatal hernia. Yet, if the sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus is intact, the hiatal hernia usually does not cause any discomfort.
Where do we operate?
We perform our operations at the Arabella Clinic in Munich. There we use a very modern and patient-orientated infrastructure to provide you with the best possible care.