Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) consultation
Talk through your symptoms and triggers and get clear, practical next steps to help you feel more comfortable.
- Understand what may be worsening your reflux day to day
- Get simple changes that can ease heartburn and indigestion
- Feel more confident about which options may help
- Know when it is sensible to seek further assessment
Focused symptom review
A calm, structured conversation about what you are feeling, when it happens, and what seems to set it off.
Clear, sensible next steps
Guidance on self-care and suitable options, with a plan you can follow at home without guesswork.
Privacy and reassurance
Discuss reflux symptoms discreetly and leave knowing what to try next and when to consider further support.
What this service involves
You will talk through your symptoms, when they occur, what makes them worse, and how they affect your day and sleep. You will be guided on simple changes that may help and what options are suitable for you. You will leave with a clear plan and advice on what to do if symptoms do not improve.
Day and night pattern check
We will explore timing, meals, stress, and sleep position so your plan fits your routine.
Medicines and trigger review
We will consider current medicines, alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods, and other common triggers.
What we provide
These are the key parts of the support you will receive during your reflux consultation.
Symptom and trigger discussion
A structured chat about heartburn, indigestion, throat symptoms, and what seems to bring them on.
Self-care plan
Food, drink, timing, and sleep tips you can start straight away and adjust to what works for you.
Suitability and safety checks
Checks around other conditions, pregnancy, allergies, and current medicines to help you choose appropriate options.
What to do next if it persists
Clear guidance on what to monitor and when to seek further assessment if symptoms continue or return.
Who this service is for
If reflux symptoms keep coming back or are affecting sleep, meals, or confidence, this service can help.
People with frequent heartburn
For those who get burning chest discomfort or acid taste in the mouth more than occasionally.
Symptoms affecting sleep or routine
If reflux interrupts nights, work, exercise, or enjoying food and drink, you can get a practical plan.
Anyone unsure what to try
If you feel overwhelmed by options or worries about interactions, get support choosing sensible next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
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