This episode of The Reflux Report is hosted by Sue Steven Specialist Nurse for RefluxUK. She is joined by Mr Nick Boyle, Medical Director of RefluxUK and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, and three of his patients on whom he performed reflux surgery. Rupert, Anne and Perrine presented with different reflux symptoms and each explains how these had impacted on their quality of life. They say what led them to seek out treatment for their reflux disease and what tests they underwent to diagnose the cause. Nick describes how these tests enable him and his multi-disciplinary team to decide on a tailored individual approach to treat every patient they see. RefluxUK was set up as a specialist centre with its mission to help people understand the cause of their symptoms and to treat them accordingly. Lastly, Nick asks Rupert, Anne and Perrine what lessons or advice they could pass on to others following their experience.

The views and information contained within this podcast to not constitute medical advice. Any opinions expressed are those of the relevant individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of RefluxUK and may be subject to change without notice.

RefluxUK brings you another educational and informative episode on the myriad of physiology tests available to diagnose patients' reflux symptoms. This episode is hosted by Sue Steven, who is the Specialist Nurse and Director of Clinical Services for RefluxUK. She is privileged to be joined by two leading experts, Nick Boyle, Medical Director and founder of RefluxUK, and Anthony Hobson, founder of the Functional Gut Clinic.

We discuss why they both set up new businesses dedicated to reflux treatment and GI Physiology. Nick and Anthony comment on what conditions they are considering when patients complain of functional foregut symptoms. We examine the different tests used to look at anatomy and structure and those that look at functionality. We debate how accurate and reliable the different tests are and what the latest innovations offer.

Finally, the experts tell us what the future holds and where they think GI testing will be in 5 -10 years.

The views and information contained within this podcast do not constitute medical advice. Any opinions expressed are those of the relevant individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of RefluxUK and may be subject to change without notice.

RefluxUK brings you another educational and informative episode on a condition associated with Reflux Disease, LPR. For this episode RefluxUK radio is hosted by Nick Boyle, founder, and Medical Director and is privileged to be joined by expert ENT Consultants Professor Janet Wilson and Professor Martin Birchall and Clinical Scientist Anthony Hobson.

Throat symptoms are as commonly caused by reflux as heartburn and common oesophageal symptoms. We discuss the most common throat symptoms seen in ENT and specialist reflux clinics and which of these could potentially be caused by reflux, known as LPR or sometimes silent reflux. We explore the concept of LPR and the mechanisms that may be responsible and the evidence to support this. Our contributors discuss whether there are any specific pointers from patients` symptoms that help distinguish LPR from other causes and what other influences from external life events, gender, BMI or personality traits may contribute. Anthony describes the tests that are available to diagnose the condition and what they are designed to achieve. The panel debate how they would manage patients with LPR and how successful non-invasive treatments are and at what point they may consider offering anti- reflux surgery. 

Finally, all the experts tell us what is over the horizon for detecting and treating those who have LPR. 

 The views and information contained within this podcast do not constitute medical advice. Any opinions expressed are those of the relevant individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of RefluxUK and may be subject to change without notice.