Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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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 GERDi.e. Heartburn

• Some people dont 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 dont 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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