The invention provides methods and devices to reduce stomach acid
secretion in a patient with a hyper acid condition. For example, the
invention may involve ablation of the stomach lining to destroy
acid-producing cells. Destroying acid-producing cells may reduce the
amount of stomach acid produced and, therefore the amount of acid
refluxed in the esophagus. The invention may further provide methods and
devices to monitor the esophageal acid level before and after the
ablation procedure.
