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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Overview
The gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD develops when the acid in the stomach flows back in the tube that connects the mouth and the stomach. The reflux of the acid irritates the esophageal lining. The mild type of GERD occurs twice every week; whereas the moderate to the severe type occurs once every week. Peppermint, chocolates, fatty or fried foods, alcoholic beverages, and coffee contribute to the development of GERD.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms
The common symptoms of the GERD are

Burning sensation or heartburn in the chest generally after eating that might be worse during the night.
Chest pain
Difficulty in swallowing
Regurgitation of the food or the sour liquid
Lump sensation in the throat

In the case of a nighttime reflux, the patient would experience symptoms such as follows:

A chronic cough
Laryngitis
Worsening asthma
Disrupted sleep

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Causes
During swallowing the circular muscle band around the lower part of the esophagus relax for allowing liquids and food to flow in the stomach. This is followed by the closure of the sphincter. If it weakens or abnormally relaxes, the acid from the stomach can flow into the esophagus causing irritation and inflammation of the esophageal lining.
Obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
There is a correlation between the body mass index (BMI) of an individual and the development of GERD. According to a survey, overweight people with a BMI or 25 to 30 is likely to get the acid reflux twice as more than those who have normal weight.
Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux
Come across adept gastroesophageal reflux disease specialist who would be able to diagnose GERD on the basis of physical examination and diagnostic tests such as upper endoscopy, ambulatory acid probe test, esophageal manometry, X-ray of the upper part of the digestive system.
Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The development of the gastroesophageal reflux disease can be attributed to the backwash of the stomach acid into the esophagus causing the damage of the esophageal lining.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment
You can find renowned general physicians at mfine who would suggest dietary and lifestyle changes for treating GERD. The treatment is aimed at reducing the backwash of stomach acid or limiting the damage caused to the esophageal lining from the refluxed materials. Patients suffering from GERD is instructed by the doctor to avoid alcohol, chocolates, fatty or fried foods that causes the weakening of the LES.

For treating infants or children suffering from GERD, you can get in touch with eminent pediatricians at mfine. Treatment of infants suffering from GERD includes keeping the infant in an upright position after feeding, keeping the head of the bed elevated etc. In severe cases the pediatrician uses pharmacologic intervention.

Get in touch with gastroesophageal reflux disease doctors near me at mfine to get superior quality treatment of GERD.

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