I had spaghetti and tomato sauce for dinner and I’m still hurting. I have a lot of episodes of acid reflux (where you vomit in your mouth and burn the chest and throat) and do not know what is triggered.

Learning how to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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The diet for acid reflux should reflect a change in the foods that are eaten, and great foods are ones that will be digested quickly, as opposed to fatty meals. Avoid spicy foods, tomatoes, garlic, onions and peppermints to ease the symptoms of acid reflux disease withhelp from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

About the Podcast: If you have heartburn more than twice a week, a nagging dry cough (especially at night) or a chronic sore throat, you might have a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Dr. Bruce Greenwald, a gastroenterologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, says that a weak valve between the stomach and esophagus allows stomach acid to come back into the esophagus, often causing heartburn. Dr. Greenwald says that people with GERD should change their eating habits, such as avoiding large, high-fat meals or eating less than three hours before bedtime. He explains that antacids might handle occasional heartburn, but people with more significant symptoms should see a doctor to find out if they need stronger medications to reduce the production of stomach acid. About the Expert: Dr. Bruce Greenwald is a professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Training Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Related Links: Dr. Bruce Greenwald www.umm.edu UMMC Digestive Diseases Center www.umm.edu Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology www.umm.edu Digestive Health Center www.umm.edu Patient Success Stories www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.

In cases of severe acid reflux disease, the presence of a hiatal hernia may be detected, and it’s possible to perform an operation called a fundoplication to restore the stomach to its normal location and close the hiatus. Discover how this operation will decrease or completely eliminate acid reflux disease withhelp from a gastroenterologist in this free video on acid reflux disease. Expert: Miguel J. Rodriguez Contact: www.miamigastro.org Bio: Dr. Miguel J. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is the medical term for what most people refer to as acid reflux disease. Gastroesophageal is a relatively new term for acid reflux disease. It has been used for approximately the past 20 years. Before that it was just referred to as heartburn. But heartburn is just one of the symptoms of GERD. Some of the other symptoms of GERD are regurgitation, hoarseness or laryngitis, the feeling of a lump in the throat, coughing, bad breath, asthma, difficulty swallowing, and water brash. Some people with GERD do not have any symptoms at all. What happens to cause GERD? It starts with acid in the stomach washing back up into the esophagus repeatedly, which happens if the lower esophageal sphincter becomes relaxed. Some foods and beverages can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to relax. This is not an all-inclusive list but some of the most common are: chocolate, licorice, peppermint, fatty foods, caffeinated beverages, and alcohol. Barbiturates, calcium-channel blockers, Diazepam and Sumitriptan are some of the medications that cause the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and allow acid back in to the esophagus. Lifestyle changes can be very effective in helping to control GERD although over- the-counter medications, prescription medications, and possibly surgery, may also be necessary. Some of the lifestyle changes that may help control GERD include: losing weight if you are overweight, avoiding high-fat foods, not lying down right after eating, not eating large heavy meals (i. e. don’t overstuff yourself—especially on fatty foods), and stopping smoking if you are a smoker. GERD can be a difficult disease to diagnosis. That is because of the wide range of symptoms people can experience and the complication of some people not experiencing any symptoms at all. It is easier to diagnosis if a person is experiencing the classic symptoms of GERD which are heartburn and regurgitation. In some cases a physician will not do tests right away but will first prescribe over-the-counter or prescription medications to see if they clear up the symptoms. If the medications do not take care of the symptoms then a physician will likely do one or more of the following diagnostic tests: x-rays with a barium swallow, an upper gastrointestinal x-ray series, an upper endoscopy, an esophageal manometry, or a 24-hour pH probe. The reason physicians may try over-the-counter or prescription medications before running tests is because some of the tests, such as the upper endoscopy and pH probe are invasive, and because of the costs of some of the tests. After diagnosing GERD, a physician will recommend lifestyle changes such as the ones mentioned earlier in this article to help control the GERD, and depending on the severity will recommend over-the-counter medications or will prescribe a stronger medication by prescription. The medications may need to be continued indefinitely because over half of all people who stop taking their medications after getting their symptoms under control have a recurrence within a year. If the medications do not alleviate the symptoms, surgery may be needed. Surgery is also an alternative to having to take medications indefinitely. A procedure called a “Nissen fundoplication” is the type of surgery typically done to relieve GERD. In the surgery the upper part of the stomach located near the esophagus, called the “fundus,” is wrapped around the lower esophagus. Doing this strengthens the barrier function of the lower esophagus, thus preventing gastreosophageal reflux and repairing the main irregularity that occurs in people suffering from GERD. The surgery is usually done laparoscopically. It is considered a safe surgery (but remember any surgery carries risks) that typically gives good results. There are other alternatives out there that could keep you away from the medications and the surgeries.

Further reading: Acid Reflux Symptoms.

Read more about what foods to avoid if you have acid reflux: Acid Reflux Diet.

More about acid reflux symptoms: What does acid reflux feel like?.

Acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a fairly common affliction. It is characterized by bouts of intense heartburn or a burning sensation in the back of the throat. A lot of the time, the pain is experienced during sleep periods. This is not the case all the time, but it is common to have attacks at night.

As stated earlier, heartburn is symptomatic of GERD. If a person is having attacks of heartburn more than three times a week, acid reflux disease is a good probability for that person. Prompt attention is required to avoid serious damage to the lining of the esophagus or the formation of ulcers both in the stomach and in the esophagus.

There are many drugs that can be used to treat acid reflux disease. You have probably heard of Zantac 75, Prilosec OTC or Nexium. These are available at local drug stores and can help the symptoms, yet do nothing for the condition itself. They hold a small dosage that is allowable over the counter without a prescription.

In order to treat the entire condition, however, a physician’s care is recommended. Acid reflux disease is also a known cause of esophageal cancer and other related maladies. This is why you should seek a physician immediately.

Acid reflux can be treated in several ways including watching the diet, elevation during sleep and pharmaceutical therapy. There is no tie between spicy foods and GERD, but it doesn’t help. More important is the amounts of food that are eaten. When you overeat, the stomach has to produce more acid than your stomach can get rid of.

Foods that are hard to digest also can bring on attacks of GERD. Foods like peanuts, milk or dairy products and such force the stomach to, again, produce more acid than is necessary. The excess finds it’s way into the esophagus and results in a painful heartburn sensation. The attacks feel like heartburn but much more intense and can last for hours at a time.

To avoid attacks during sleep periods, it is common to elevate the head slightly at bedtime. This keeps the throat area higher and gravity is employed to keep the acid in the stomach. What happens during sleep is that the valve between the stomach and the esophagus relaxes (or possibly is weak) and allows stomach contents to enter the esophagus and up to the throat. This is when you feel the heartburn sensation mentioned earlier.

The causes of GERD are still under research, but there are two basic situations in the disease. Either the stomach simply produces too much acid or the stomach cannot process a normal amount of acid. Either way, the effect is the same.

So if you are experiencing heartburn more than three times a week or your heartburn is excessively painful, consult a physician immediately. If you do have GERD, you are running the risk of other more serious conditions like stomach cancer, esophageal cancer and ulcers all along the digestive tract. GERD has been tied to these diseases and this is a real danger.

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Do you suffer from GERD? Are you sick of worrying about it? Are you tired of paying for expensive doctor’s appointments and medications? Are you wishing someone would find a cure?

If you answered yes to any of these, you are part of the millions who are also suffering from acid reflux. In fact, in 2005 the U. S. sales of acid-fighting drugs were nearly $13 billion in sales. And American doctors wrote more than 95 million prescriptions for the drugs.

But are millions wasting billions? Yes! Because you can naturally cure this disease by allowing your body to heal itself and helping your body strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). And most of the time, all it takes is altering your diet for a week, looking at what you’re drinking, a simple piece of fruit, and a simple exercise to strengthen your LES. Acid Reflux Disease Tips

If you suffer from acid reflux here is a simple plan to cure your disease in weeks. First off, you need to allow your esophagus to heal from the acid. You can do this by eating soft foods and avoiding anything with a hard texture. Do this for at least 4-5 days while drinking water. (Tip: Drink half of your body weight in ounces every day)

It would also be recommended that you stay away from the following: spicy foods, coffee, and alcohol during this time period.

During these few days, you will notice a drastic change in your esophagus and also your LES (Lower Esophageal Sphincter) which must be strengthened to normally open and close allowing food to enter the stomach and prevents acid in your stomach from backing up into your esophagus.

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