Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition where stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing irritation to the lining and affecting one’s quality of life.

Causes:

Weakened lower esophageal sphincter, allowing acid to easily reflux.

Unhealthy diet: Frequent consumption of spicy, hot, greasy foods, alcohol, and coffee.

Lifestyle habits: Eating too much, lying down immediately after eating, obesity, prolonged stress.

Related medical conditions: Hiatal hernia, stomach ulcers, diabetes.

Symptoms:

Heartburn, acid reflux, a burning sensation in the chest.

Sore throat, chronic cough, hoarseness.

Nausea, bloating, difficulty swallowing.

A choking sensation in the throat, especially when lying down.

Treatment & Prevention:

Adjust your diet: Limit sour, spicy, greasy foods, and alcohol; eat smaller, more frequent meals.

Change lifestyle habits: Don’t lie down immediately after eating, elevate your head with pillows when sleeping, lose weight if overweight.

Use medication as prescribed: Acid-reducing drugs, esophageal mucosal protectants.

Manage stress: Get enough sleep, engage in light exercise.

If symptoms persist, please visit Thuan My TDM Hospital for timely examination and treatment by a doctor to avoid dangerous complications!

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