One In Three People In The United States Report Having GERD symptoms
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Million Suffer At least Once a Month
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Million Suffer Everyday
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Billion Spent On Antacids Each Year
GERD
A Chronic Disease That Occurs When Stomach Acid Or Bile Flows Into The Food Pipe And Irritates The Lining
GERD Risk Factors
Can Increase Risk for GERD
Obesity
Hiatal Hernia
Pregnancy
Connective Tissue Disorder
Delayed Stomach Emtying
GERD Symptoms
Heartburn
Regurgitation
Upper Abdominal Pain
Trouble Swallowing
Frequent Burping
Presistent Cough
Lump In Throat Sensation
Clearing Throat
Laryngitis
New or Worsening Asthma
Vomiting
Hoarseness
GERD Triggers
Spicy Foods
Onions
Garlic
Alcohol
Carbonated Beverages
Chocolate
Citrus Fruits
Tomatoes
Coffee
Caffeine
Fried Food
Fatty Food
Large Meals
Eating Before Bed
Smoking
Certain Medications
Common GERD Facts
Occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter, a ring-shaped muscle at the lower end of the esophagus malfunctions.
The stomach has a special lining that protects it from being damaged by gastric acid, but the esophagus does not.
Can Be Chronic And Debilitating
GERD Can Lead To
Esophagitis
Esophageal stricture
Barrett’s esophagus
Stomach Ulcers
Treatments
Calcium Carbonate
H-2 Blockers
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Surgery
Common GERD Myths
Heartburn Isn't Same As Gerd, But Gerd Can Cause Heartburn
Antacids Dilute the Acid Produced In The Stomach
Proton Pump Inhibitors & H-2 Blockers Reduces The Stomach's Production Of Acid
Stress Doesn't Cause Gerd But It Can Cause Heartburn
This Info Is Not Meant To Replace A Formal Diagnosis By A Medical Doctor Is Meant For Educational Purpose To Make Informed Choices For When You Seek Professional Medical Evaluation.
