digestive system diseases gastro esophageal reflux disease (gerd) leticia pelagio
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Digestive system diseasesGastro esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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GERDIs when the lower esophageal sphincter
opens spontaneously, for periods of time, or doesn’t close properly and stomach contents
rise up into the esophagus.
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Why GERD happens? The reason some people develop GERD is still
unknown.
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It can be treated by:•If you smoke, stop.•Avoid foods and beverages that worsen symptoms.•Lose weight if needed.•Eat small, frequent meals.•Wear loose-fitting clothes.•Avoid lying down for 3 hours after a meal.•Raise the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches by securing wood blocks under the bedposts. Just using extra pillows will not help.
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Is GERD curable?It is a chronic disease so you will always have
it but, you can treat symptoms with medications and avoiding certain things like acids.