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All About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder?
• Gastroesophageal reflux
disorder (GERD) is a chronic
digestive condition in which
stomach acid persistently
and repeatedly flowing back
up into the food pipe.
• It is also termed as an Acid
Reflux Disorder
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Over 23 million Americans are affected by the undesirable
symptoms of GERD for more than two times per week.
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Signature Symptom of GERD……i.e. Heartburn
Some people don’t experience heartburn at all and have
distinct symptoms like;
• Coughing
• Asthma and
• Voice hoarseness.
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Common Causes Of GERD
• Stomach Problems: Many cases blame stomach abnormalities like
hiatal hernia as the cause behind acid reflux. This condition of the
stomach happens when thesphincter moves above the diaphragm
and the diaphragm is not able to keep the acid from rising up into the
esophagus.
• Pregnancy: In 90 % cases pregnant women experience acid reflux
during the first trimester. The situation occurs due to the increased
levels of hormones and the pressure exerted by the growing fetus.
This condition comes back in last trimester but goes away soon after
delivery.
• Smoking: Smoke from cigarettes causes acid reflux by:
– Damaging the mucus membranes
– Increasing the acid production
– Disturbing the function of sphincter muscles
– Decreasing the amount of saliva production
– Due to this the acid from the stomach causes irritation and pain
that can travel up to the throat causing throat soreness.
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Common Causes Of GERD• Certain Foods: There is a long
list of certain food items that are known to cause acid reflux in most of the people for example:– Carbonated drinks– Chocolates– Citrus– Tea and coffee (both regular
and decaffeinated)– Alcohol– Mint– Onions and garlic– Fried foods– Fatty food or snacks– Tomato containing food
items
– Spicy food and sauces• Routine Habits : Certain
lifestyle habits may also invite acid reflux problems like:– Being overweight can add
to the problems of the stomach
– Having large amount of food at a time can add to the digestion problems
– Habit of having a heavy snack close to the bedtime may also create stomach problems
– The habit of eating and then lying on the back or waist
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Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – GERD
The ultimate therapeutic aim is to prevent the exposure
of the esophagus to the acid reflux by easing the
unpleasant heartburn feeling, healing the esophagus,
avoiding further complications and prevents recurrence.
For all that, we have multiple treatment options like:
• Multiple oral drugs are used for the treatment of GERD
• Surgical intervention is needed when a person fails to
attain relief from oral medications. Laparoscopy
procedure has shown excellent results as it cures the
problem and has shown speedy recovery.
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Three Main Drugs Used For GERD Treatment
• Antacids: It is a group of medicines that neutralizes the acid made in
the stomach. They are available in both tablet and liquid dosage form.
They are also administered along with other medicines used for the
treatment of GERD.
• Proton Pump Inhibitors: The drugs in this category are considered
as a best option from this triple drug treatment regimen. They act on
the proton pump which forms stomach acid and prevents its
generation. They block the production of stomach acid.
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Three Main Drugs Used For GERD Treatment
• Histamine Type 2 Receptor Antagonists
(Antihistamine): The drugs falling under
this category treats the problem of persistent
acid reflux by reducing the amount of acid
produced by the stomach. They don’t show
immediate mode of action but exerts longer
duration of action.
Along with this, lifestyle modifications like
healthy weight, quitting smoking and
eating less fried foods also help to cure and
prevent heartburn.
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