GERD

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is a chronic relapsing condition characterized by inflammatory damage to the distal esophagus due to repeated throws into it of gastric and/or duodenal contents.

Common Symptoms of GERD:

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Chest pains
Painful burning sensations in the throat or chest
Trouble swallowing or eating normally
Developing a sour taste in the mouth
Excessively salivating
Wheezing, asthma symptoms, chronic coughing and difficulty breathing
Belching

Risk Factors & Causes of GERD:

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There are several factors that may contribute to one developing GERD.

Anyone can develop this condition, including men, women, infants, and children.

Eating a poor diet high in acidic, processed and refined foods
Obesity and being overweight
Taking immune-suppressing medications
Pregnancy
Hiatal hernias
Poor gut health, or leaky gut syndrome
Too much physical or emotional stress
Smoking cigarettes, alcohol abuse or using drugs

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Chest pains

Painful burning sensations in the throat or chest

Trouble swallowing or eating normally

Developing a sour taste in the mouth

Excessively salivating

Wheezing, asthma symptoms, chronic coughing and difficulty breathing

Belching

Eating a poor diet high in acidic, processed and refined foods

Obesity and being overweight

Taking immune-suppressing medications

Pregnancy

Hiatal hernias

Poor gut health, or leaky gut syndrome

Too much physical or emotional stress

Smoking cigarettes, alcohol abuse or using drugs

GERD