The TRUTH Behind Your Acid Reflux Disease

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The TRUTH Behind Your Acid Reflux Disease

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Acid reflux disease, or GERD - gastro-esophageal reflux disease

as it is known, is caused by the coincidence of two medical

conditions. The first condition contributing to acid reflux

disease is the backward flow of food and acid from the stomach to

the esophagus. Nonetheless, the reflux does not always result in

symptoms of GERD or changes in the organic tissues, and can

happen in healthy individuals as well, when it is referred to as

'physiologic gastroesophageal reflux'.

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The TRUTH Behind Your Acid Reflux Disease

Copyright © 2008 Jeff

Acid Reflux A to Z

http://www.acidrefluxatoz.com

Get the FACTS on How to Limit and Stop Acid Reflux Disease from

an Ex Acid Reflux Sufferer and Qualified Nutritionist.

Acid reflux disease, or GERD - gastro-esophageal reflux disease

as it is known, is caused by the coincidence of two medical

conditions. The first condition contributing to acid reflux

disease is the backward flow of food and acid from the stomach to

the esophagus. Nonetheless, the reflux does not always result in

symptoms of GERD or changes in the organic tissues, and can

happen in healthy individuals as well, when it is referred to as

" physiologic gastroesophageal reflux " .

The second factor encouraging GERD is a malfunction of the LES,

the lower esophageal sphincter. The LES is a circle of muscle of

3-4 cm, some two to three times thicker than the proximal

esophagus and acting as a valve between the esophagus and the

stomach. When acid reflux disease occurs, the LES fails to close

correctly and stomach contents is pushed back into the esophagus.

With symptoms of the disease after this process, this is then

called gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

The typical sensation of acid reflux disease is persistent (twice

weekly or more) heartburn. Heartburn is the burning feeling in

the chest or the throat, when the stomach contents is pushed back

to the lining of the esophagus. As people in good health may also

have light reflux, occasional heartburn is common as well and

does not immediately mean gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

Other sufferers of GERD may also feel chest-pains or suffer from

coughs, hoarseness in the morning, vocal changes, problems in

swallowing (notably lumpy foods), lasting earache, burning pains

in the chest, nausea or sinusitis. Some sufferers describe

sensations of food being stuck, choking or tightness in the

throat. This is caused by the continual flow back of stomach

contents in contact with the esophagus, resulting in swelling of

the esophagus due scars from histological damage.

Acid reflux disease left untreated can have serious health

consequences. These include constriction, bleeding, ulcers and

spasms of the esophagus. When the acid from the stomach gets to

the trachea as well as the upper esophagus, several severe

conditions such as asthma, sinusitis and pneumonia can occur.

Some patients can develop a condition known as Barrett's

esophagus, where abnormal shapes and colors of cells occur in the

esophageal lining. This is an initial stage before esophageal

cancer, notably in adults over 60 years old.

There are three options for treating acid reflux disease:

surgery, medical therapy and holistic therapy that includes

changes in diet and lifestyle and taking specific herbal

supplements. Using surgery merits very careful consideration,

given that certain underlying conditions can be complicated, such

as constriction and muscular contraction disorders. PPIs and H2

blockers are among the options for medical intervention in cases

of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. While it is possible to

apply prescribed medications or acid blockers like these,

remember that the results are sometimes only temporary and that

conventional medicine can lead to serious side effects.

From an overall point of view, GERD is an alarm signal pertaining

to a significant imbalance internally that must be correctly

resolved. For this reason, alternative medicine such as

homeopathic remedies, herbal medicine, changes in lifestyle as

components of a full holistic plan are clearly recommended for

sufferers of acid reflux disease.

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Jeff is a medical researcher, certified nutritionist,

health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling e-book,

" Heartburn No More- Open The Door To an Acid Reflux Free Life”.

Jeff has written dozens of holistic health articles and has been

featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on hundreds of

websites worldwide. http://www.acidrefluxatoz.com