Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
For digestion, the stomach secretes acid which mixes with food. As a rule, this mixture does not flow into the esophagus. Acid reflux is a condition in which acid, which is normally found in your stomach, flows back into your oesophagus. When acid reflux from the stomach results in troublesome symptoms or damages the oesophagus, we refer to the condition as gastroesophageal reflux disease,, or GERD.
Most common symptoms
Most common symptoms
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Heartburn
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Burning sensation in the chest
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Acid reflux and regurgitated undigested food
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Abdominal pain
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Chest pain
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Difficulty swallowing
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Hoarse voice
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Sore throat
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Unexplained cough
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Sickness or vomiting
How can I improve the situation?
How can I improve the situation?
There is plenty that you can do to improve your situation. Here are certain steps that you can take.
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Avoid fatty, heavily seasoned, salty, and spicy foods.
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Exercise regularly.
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If overweight, your issues should be alleviated if you lose weight.
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Elevate the head of the bed to make it harder for digestive juices to return into the oesophagus and throat.
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If you smoke, quit.
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Avoid tight clothing that constricts the abdomen.