The Most Effective Treatments for Acid Reflux Disease

Written by Jeff Lakie


Acid reflux disease, or GERD, is a common compliant ofrepparttar digestive system, often characterised by persistent burning or discomfort behindrepparttar 150116 breastbone. Asrepparttar 150117 symptoms of GERD can mimic those of coronary disease, it is important that you visit your doctor, if you have chronic heartburn. If you have been diagnosed as having acid reflux disease, there are many treatment options available to you to help you manage your symptoms.

The treatment of GERD usually incorporates simple lifestyle changes. It is very important for patients suffering from GERD to monitor their diets, eliminating any foods or beverages, which seem to aggravate their symptoms. Avoiding a diet high in fatty foods and alcohol is very important and quitting smoking can also help decrease your symptoms. Another effective way to alleviate your symptoms of acid reflux disease is to try to manage your stress, which causesrepparttar 150118 body to produce more acid, often causing a flare-up.

If these changes are not enough to alleviate your discomfort, however, your doctor may prescribe drug therapy. Drug therapy is usually prescribed forrepparttar 150119 lifetime ofrepparttar 150120 patient and often includes medications which inhibitrepparttar 150121 production of stomach acids, such as proton pump inhibitors or antacids.

Alternative Therapies for Acid Reflux Disease

Written by Jeff Lakie


Acid Reflux Disease, or GERD, is a common disease which affects approximately 5-7% ofrepparttar population. It occurs when acid fromrepparttar 150115 stomach backs up intorepparttar 150116 esophagus, a long, thin, muscular tube, which connectsrepparttar 150117 mouth andrepparttar 150118 stomach. This often causes a constant burning sensation behindrepparttar 150119 breastbone, which is commonly known as heartburn. Long-term or persistent heartburn should be evaluated by a doctor, as heartburn can imitaterepparttar 150120 symptoms of heart disease.

Once you have been properly diagnosed as having Acid Reflux Disease, there are a variety of treatment options available to you. Many doctors recommend overrepparttar 150121 counter medications, developed to reduce stomach acid, such as antacids or prokinetic agents. Some patients who are unable to control their symptoms with non-prescription medication may either choose prescription antacids or surgery, or opt for a combination ofrepparttar 150122 two.

There are other options available, however, to help you manage your symptoms. Many patients are able to control their disease by simply by making lifestyle changes. Here are a few tips, to get you started.

Probablyrepparttar 150123 most important lifestyle change that you could make to help you manage your GERD symptoms isrepparttar 150124 simplest- avoidrepparttar 150125 foods and drinks that make you uncomfortable! While this may sound like common sense, many sufferers find it difficult to make dietary changes. Try replacing fatty, deep-fried foods with healthier options, such as tasty summer salads and steamed vegetables. You should also try to limit your intake of caffeinated beverages, as caffeine is a known contributor to GERD, so opt for decaf teas and coffees instead.

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