Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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


Over 23 million Americans are affected by the undesirable

symptoms of GERD for more than two times per week.


Signature Symptom of GERD……i.e. Heartburn

Some people don’t experience heartburn at all and have

distinct symptoms like;

• Coughing

• Asthma and

• Voice hoarseness.


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.


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


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.


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.


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 don’t 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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