Disease (GERD)
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- What is GERD?
- Symptoms of GERD
- Causes of GERD
- Prevention of GERD
- Risk factors for GERD
- Complications of GERD
- When to see a doctor about GERD
- Diagnosis of GERD
- Conventional treatment of GERD
- Alternative/complementary treatment of GERD
- Living with GERD
- Caring for someone with GERD
Prevention of gastro-eosophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GERD may be unpreventable in certain circumstances:
- Babies and infants - reflux symptoms are very common in babies and toddler, are not easy to prevent and usually do not signify any serious problem
- Genetics - some people are just born with a less than properly functioning lower eosophageal sphincter (LOS) which can predispose a person to this condition
- Pregnancy - the hormones circulating and extra pressure on the abdominal area can loosen the normal pressure of the lower eosophageal sphincter (LOS) and cause symptoms
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There are ways to either reduce symptoms or even prevent GERD from occurring:
- Chew food properly - eating food without chewing it properly puts extra pressure on the stomach to try to break it down, so it produces more acids which produces more gas and this can produce symptoms associated with GERD (and some experts believe it can be a major factor in causing it)
- Less caffeine - a high intake of caffeine is a known factor which puts extra pressure on the lower eosophageal sphincter (LOS) and this can cause symptoms
- Lose weight - being in a normal weight range decreases any extra pressure on the lower eosophageal sphincter (LOS) and may reduce severity and duration of symptoms
- Stop smoking - smoking is a known factor which puts extra pressure on the lower eosophageal sphincter (LOS) and this can cause symptoms
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< 3: causes 5: risk factors > Last reviewed: 10 November 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
