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Written by Thomas Gibson
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The main problems of GERD are the fact that it is chronic and its acid reflux or heartburn. Acid reflux is when the acidic content of the stomach back flows into the esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach). Unlike the stomach, the esophagus was not built to hold the acidic content normally found in the stomach, the esophagus is simply a connector between the mouth and the stomach. When GERD is left untreated, frequent dousing of the esophagus with acid reflux will damage the sensitive esophageal lining over time. Like any and all medical conditions, if you leave it alone long enough, more and more problems will come of it. |
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Written by Thomas Gibson
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD may be caused by different things, depending on the person. A defect on the lower part of the esophageal sphincter, weak esophageal contractions, hiatal hernia and/or even the emptying of the stomach are known to be the major factors contributing to GERD. Any one of those said factors can cause GERD, but it is also not uncommon for some people diagnosed with GERD to have more than one precipitating factor. |
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Written by Thomas Gibson
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The simplest solutions in treating people with GERD without the need for medication are proper positioning (when lying down) and lifestyle modification by omitting particular habits (like smoking) and avoiding some food. Acid reflux, which is the main concern in GERD, is more frequent and excruciating at night time rather than the day time. What goes up must come down is one of the laws of gravity and typically when one is lying down, it is easier for the stomach acids to back flow due to then horizontal esophageal pathway. As a result, when reflux occurs, the acid remains in the esophagus longer and problems start to arise. One solution to battling the effects of sleeping and acid reflux syndrome is to raise the head of the bed every night before sleep. |
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