GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Acidity or Acid Reflux

After eating food from mouth it enters stomach via oesophagus, and as food enters stomach the lower oesophageal sphincter get contracted so as to prevent reflux of food into oesophagus. Gerd is a condition in which the lower oesophageal sphincter fail to close and due to its non functioning food reenter the oesophagus, resulting in irritation of food pipe.

Causes of Gastro-Esophageal-reflux Disease

• Hiatus hernia

• Over weight

• During Pregnancy

• Alcohol consumption

• Tobacco Smoking

• Delayed emptying of stomach

• Eating habits: Eating large meals or eating just before sleeping

• Diabetes

• Scleroderma

• Certain allopathic medicine like antihistamines, calcium channel blockers etc

 

GERD-Gastro-Esophageal-reflux Disease Signs and Symptoms

• Heartburn: It is a burning sensation felt in chest, it may spread to throat as well, with a sour taste in the mouth

• Pain in Chest: Chest pain is usually worse after eating food and it can last for few hours.

• Difficulty in swallowing: Dysphagia

• Dry cough along with hoarseness of voice

• Nausea

• Acid reflux

• Bad breath

 

Trigger factor for GERD

• Coffee, 
• Alcohol
• Foods rich in fats  
• Smoking decrease lower esophageal sphincter functioning
• Heavy meals.
• Carbonated drinks 
• Acidic foods, eg oranges and tomatoes.
• Vegetables eg cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach.
• Milk products.

 

Tests include:

• Endoscopy
• Barium esophagram
• Esophageal pH monitoring
• Lifestyle changes

Following tips are very helpful in GERD

• Losing weight
• Quitting smoking
• Wearing loose-fitting clothing
• Eating smaller meals
• Raising the head of bed when sleeping
• Waiting at least 3 hours before lying down after eating
• Avoiding certain foods and drinks including :
• Chocolate
• Peppermint
• Alcoholic drinks
• Caffeinated beverages
• Citrus drinks
• Tomato based foods
• High fat and / or fried foods

 

As per Dr.Abhishek GERD cannot be solved without lifestyle changes, Homeopathy medicine along with certain lifestyle changes can do wonders.There are more that 124 homeopathy remedies which can give great relief in gastroesophageal reflux disease also known by the name of acidity or acid reflux. Aura Homeopathy is strongly recommended for GERD. Homeopathy treatment reduce the frequency of reflux, relief the symptoms of GERD and also prevent further damage to oesophagus and stomach mucus membrane.

Why you should use Aura homeopathy for Acidity/GERD

• Treatment is based on Totality of symptoms
• Homeopathic medicine helps to increase immunity.
• Result of homeopathy in GERD is quick and fast.
• Homeopathy medicine are totally safe with no side effect.
• Homeopathy treatment can be taken with allopathic medicine as well.