GERD Resources
For more information on GERD, please visit the following: Kids Health from Nemours: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/surgical/gerd_reflux.html Mayo Clinic:...
View ArticleGERD Prevention
Prevent GERD Symptoms Lifestyle changes that may prevent GERD include: Sleeping on the left side of the body: This position uses gravity in favor of the patient. In this position, the stomach remains...
View ArticleAlternative GERD Treatments
Relaxation Therapies Relaxation therapy can reduce GERD complications by calming stress and anxiety. This relaxation can in turn relax the body’s internal muscles. Acupuncture can be used to help with...
View ArticleTraditional GERD Treatments
Traditional Medicine Traditional treatments for GERD include: Antacids to neutralize stomach acid: Mylanta, Rolaids, Maalox, Gelusil, and Tums are over-the-counter antacids that can provide quick...
View ArticleCauses of GERD
What Causes GERD? GERD takes place when stomach acid flows back upward into the esophagus. The esophageal sphincter is a band of muscle that lines the bottom part of the esophagus. Typically, the...
View ArticleGERD Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms Symptoms of GERD can include: Heartburn or acid reflux Burning in the chest or throat Nausea after eating Regurgitation of food Coughing or wheezing Difficulty swallowing Increased...
View ArticleGERD Overview
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disease. GERD is characterized by stomach contents and acid flowing back up through the esophagus, or food pipe. Occasionally, bile...
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