Acupuncture improves esophageal function for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, even in cases where drugs are ineffective.
Researchers find acupuncture effective for alleviating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Patients unresponsive to drug therapy saw significant improvements after receiving acupuncture care. High resolution measurements of the esophagus confirm that acupuncture improves the activity of the valve whose proper functioning prevents acid reflux.
Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine researchers (Lin et al.) conclude that acupuncture greatly improves esophageal motility in refractory GERD patients. The results were confirmed with high resolution esophageal impedance manometry, a test measuring the function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and esophageal muscles.
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