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Guard Against GERD
Consistent heartburn is a warning sign of acid reflux disease. The feeling creeps up on you and is very unpleasant. You may feel a tinge of pain in the upper chest, just behind the sternum and gradually, the feeling can become nearly intolerable. You find yourself praying than an antacid will help.
Astra Pharmaceutical's states that over one-third of otherwise healthy Americans suffer from heartburn at least once a week. Seven percent experience heartburn as often as once a day. In some cases, the painful sensation is a symptom of a larger problem called GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD but other symptoms, such as regurgitation of gastric contents into the mouth or lungs, asthma and hoarseness may occur. GERD generally occurs after meals, but can sometimes happen during sleep, which signals a more severe condition. The tissue of the esophagus may eventually erode due to exposure to stomach acid. Ulcers and difficulty swallowing may result from this. Usually, people will turn to antacids to treat these symptoms but if you have GERD, symptoms will continually get worse and the antacids will not help much.
There are several ways you can help treat your GERD with life-style changes. Avoid acidic foods such as oranges and onions and no caffeine or cigarettes is a good start. In addition, avoid chocolate, fatty foods and overeating. These lifestyle modifications should aid in some relief of symptoms but is not enough to treat GERD. GERD sufferers should discuss risk factors with their doctors who will devise a treatment plan.
You can bring GERD under control with the aforementioned aid, but unfortunately, it is usually a life-long problem. Often, when one eats the wrong foods they will have a reoccurrence of symptoms. There are medications available to reduce the production of acid in the stomach, which have helped many that must cope with GERD. If you feel you may suffer from GERD, consult your physician for more information. You can also visit Gerd.com or receive additional information made available from the American Gastroenterological Association at 310-654-2055.
Consistent heartburn is a warning sign of acid reflux disease. The feeling creeps up on you and is very unpleasant. You may feel a tinge of pain in the upper chest, just behind the sternum and gradually, the feeling can become nearly intolerable. You find yourself praying than an antacid will help.
Astra Pharmaceutical's states that over one-third of otherwise healthy Americans suffer from heartburn at least once a week. Seven percent experience heartburn as often as once a day. In some cases, the painful sensation is a symptom of a larger problem called GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD but other symptoms, such as regurgitation of gastric contents into the mouth or lungs, asthma and hoarseness may occur. GERD generally occurs after meals, but can sometimes happen during sleep, which signals a more severe condition. The tissue of the esophagus may eventually erode due to exposure to stomach acid. Ulcers and difficulty swallowing may result from this. Usually, people will turn to antacids to treat these symptoms but if you have GERD, symptoms will continually get worse and the antacids will not help much.
There are several ways you can help treat your GERD with life-style changes. Avoid acidic foods such as oranges and onions and no caffeine or cigarettes is a good start. In addition, avoid chocolate, fatty foods and overeating. These lifestyle modifications should aid in some relief of symptoms but is not enough to treat GERD. GERD sufferers should discuss risk factors with their doctors who will devise a treatment plan.
You can bring GERD under control with the aforementioned aid, but unfortunately, it is usually a life-long problem. Often, when one eats the wrong foods they will have a reoccurrence of symptoms. There are medications available to reduce the production of acid in the stomach, which have helped many that must cope with GERD. If you feel you may suffer from GERD, consult your physician for more information. You can also visit Gerd.com or receive additional information made available from the American Gastroenterological Association at 310-654-2055.