Question

Ponder these questions: 1 Do you or anyone you know suffer from the symptoms of GERD?! 2. What may be the cause for you or another suffering from GERD? 3. What are the lifestyle changes to treat/avoid GERD. 4. Why do you think GERD is so prevalent and normalized in American Culture? ces utions bom rations 65 510357491091 12937491183 LES OR

Answer 1

1.The symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease are

• Heart burn
• Nausea
• Can be similar to a chest pain often comes after food or when lying down.
• upper abdomen pain in epigastric region
• Belching
• Dysphagia
• Regurgitation of food
• Bad breath
• Sore throat
• Cavities or tooth decay
• Hoarseness of voice
• Hypersalivation
• Chronic cough
• Bitter taste

2.The causes are

• Excessive weight gain
• Pregnancy due to the growing fetus
• Smoking
• Hiatal hernia

3.The lifestyle changes are

• Eating small meals,easily digestible.
• Eat before 3 to 4 hours of bed time to prevent regurgitation on lying down
• Prop up the bed or head end with pillow
• Avoid alcohol, smoking medication which can trigger symptoms
• In case of obesity, weight reduction can alleviate the symptoms
• Tale medications as per order
• Avoid OTC drugs
• Avoid spicy, oily, tomatoes, chocolate in food
• Walk after dinner
• Wear loose fitting clothes especially around abdomen

4.The rate of GERD is 15 to 30% in Anericans in the recent statistics. This is because of poor lifestyle practices, diet,smoking and alcohol. The rate is particularly high among childrens and babies