It is a condition in which acid-containing contents in your stomach persistently leak back up into your esophagus, the tube from your throat to your stomach. Acid reflux happens to nearly everyone at some point in life. Having acid reflux and heartburn now and then is totally normal. But, if you have acid reflux/heartburn more than twice a week over a period of several weeks, constantly take heartburn medications and antacids yet your symptoms keep returning, you may have developed GERD.
What is GERD?
It is a condition in which acid-containing contents in your stomach persistently leak back up into your esophagus, the tube from your throat to your stomach. Acid reflux happens to nearly everyone at some point in life. Having acid reflux and heartburn now and then is totally normal. But, if you have acid reflux/heartburn more than twice a week over a period of several weeks, constantly take heartburn medications and antacids yet your symptoms keep returning, you may have developed GERD.
Symptoms of GERD
The main symptoms are
- Persistent heartburn
- acid regurgitation
- Pain in the chest
- Hoarseness in the morning
- Trouble swallowing
Cause of GERD
The root cause of GERD is H.Pylori infection and overuse of NSAD (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Other causes are
Excess usage of caffeine, smoking and alcohol consumption can also cause GERD.
Particular types of food (for example, dairy, spicy or fried foods) and eating habits.
Low Magnesium in diet, Magnesium is needed to relax the sphincter at the bottom of your stomach that actually lets the food go down. When you don’t have enough magnesium, the food goes up.
Treatment for GERD
Have you ever noticed that when you get a speck of dirt in your eye, your eyes start to water until you remove the speck of dirt. Similarly only if we remove the bacteria that is the root cause can we treat this disease. Hence the formulation of the three steps in Natural Triple Therapy
Probiotics: It helps in the suppression of the H.Pylori bacteria.
Herbal Medicines: Natural herbs having antibacterial and antacid properties can be used.
Diet: Include lots of fruits, steamed vegetables, and avoid Spicy food.
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