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Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) Treatment
Get rid of acid reflux
permanently
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Heartburn
Chest Pain
Sore throat
Hoarseness
Frequent throat clearing
Lump in the throat
Regurgitation of excessive saliva
Regurgitation of foods or liquids
Coughing
Loss of dental enamel
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If yes, you could be suffering from
Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) Or Acid
Reflux.
What is GERD
Acid reflux (GERD) is a condition in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus and even up to the throat, irritating the tissue.
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When refluxed stomach acid
touches the lining of the esophagus,
it may cause a burning sensation in
the chest or throat called
heartburn or acid indigestion.
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The most common symptoms of
GERD in children are:
Frequent or
recurrent vomitingPersistent coughRefusing to eat or
difficulty eating Heartburn, or
abdominal pain
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Causes of GERD
Diet
Lifestyle
Medication
Pregnancy
Rapid weight gain
Hiatal Hernia
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Foods to avoid
Mint, tomatoes , Mustard, caffeine , alcohol,
pepper, oranges, grapefruit, vinegar,
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- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Avoid large meals and eating within 3 hours of bedtime
- Limit foods that may aggravate acid reflux
- Avoid alcohol
- Stop smoking
- Avoid working out, bending, or stooping on a full stomach
To prevent GERD
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Lifestyle changes
Antacids
Foam barriers
Surgery
Endoscopy
Medications such as histamine antagonists (H2 blockers),
proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and pro-motility drugs.
Treatment
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Heartburn that doesn't go away
despite maximum non-surgical
treatment, will require Surgery.
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Dr. A Vikram is one among the Best Gastro Surgeon in Chennai
with a broad range of experience in the field of
Gastrointestinally. He provides advanced treatment procedures
for all types of gastrointestinal diseases including GERD.
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If you have any queries
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Find us on :
Acid Reflux Treatment In Chennai
Vikramsclinic No. 8 Dr Nair
Road, T.Nagar, Chennai-
600017
Contact us
Email us : vikramsclinicchennai@gmail.com
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