Living with Gerd

Tips For Living With GERD



Just like everyone else, your stomach is filled with acid. The purpose of this acid is to help you digest the food you eat. Believe it or not, this acid is the same acidity as battery acid. Your stomach is built to handle the acid it produces. However, your esophagus isn't, so when acid backs up into your esophagus, it can cause the burning sensation known as heartburn.

If you are concerned that you may have GERD, you should arrange to visit your doctor as soon as possible. GERD is a chronic medical condition that may lead to more serious problems, but it is treatable, and can be effectively managed through diet and lifestyle changes along with medical treatments. In this article, you will find some tips that may help ease the symptoms.
The best course of action for anyone suffering from GERD symptoms is to find a type of food that works well and does not trigger the classic symptoms of Gerd, including heartburn. By avoiding particular foods that may worsen or trigger the symptoms, many suffers have been able to greatly reduce the symptoms.

Some foods slow the emptying of the stomach which causes more acid to remain in the stomach, while other foods stimulate acid production so that there is more acid being produced. For GERD sufferers, eating the foods that cause acid to remain, or increase, will cause pain and discomfort.
Some common foods to avoid with GERD are: Fried foods. Coffee and tea Alcoholic beverages Chocolate Tomoto and tomato products Acid based juices Dairy products Peppermint This of course, is not an all inclusive list of foods to avoid, and for some people some foods will cause symptoms while others will not.

There are also various drugs, available both over-the-counter and by prescription, that can increase the risk for GERD, or worsen the symptoms in those who already suffer from GERD. Some sufferers
Although GERD symptoms will vary in different cases and individual patients, those who suffer from the affliction all agree the symptoms of GERD are annoying and painful. Some GERD patients have stated that even common household medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen have triggered symptoms.
However, in some cases, GERD can also lead to complications in the form of injuries to the esophagus, so it is always advisable to visit your doctor is you suspect you may have GERD.
Treatment will depend on your individual symptoms and age. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, over-the-counter medicines, prescription medications, or a combination of these.
Your doctor will decide which course of action is best for you.

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