Hi Dr. I have GERD for 6 years now, but I feel most of the symptoms in my throat, not much in stomach. I belch a lot with gas and sometimes with liquid as well. I am looking at surgical cure. I am very close to surgery and thereby something struck em strong that, Is my LES weak that it cannot contract, if so what could be the reason for LES to be weak as no Dr. I have been to explained my problem at all. They all have been giving me medications and that's it. I want to know the reason exactly and also that is there any way to strengthen the LES. My symptoms are: Sore throat,Voice changes, Belching Bloating. If I eat a lot in one meal Very foul smelling gas comes.please help