Chest pain is a sign of gerd. (Photo: eka hospital)
XNews.ID – Acid reflux may occur after a large, large meal, or when you lie down too quickly after dinner. Stomach acid rises into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
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Reporting from Cleved Clinic, Sunday (31/12/2023) Occasional acid reflux can be treated at home, but chronic acid reflux (GERD) may require treatment. GERD can damage your esophageal tissue over time. Stomach acid can move backwards into the esophagus when the lower esophageal sphincter is weak.
What is acid reflux?
Your stomach contents should move in only one direction: downwards. When acid from the stomach flows backwards – meaning up – into the esophagus and throat, this is called acid reflux.
When acid creeps where it doesn’t belong, you can’t help but feel it. The acid irritates and inflames the tissue in the esophagus, from the stomach to the chest to the throat.
Almost everyone has experienced an occasional episode of acid reflux. It may feel like indigestion – burning stomach pain after eating – or heartburn – burning chest pain near the breastbone.
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What is GERD?
GERD is the abbreviation for gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is the medical term for chronic acid reflux in your esophagus. Acid reflux is considered chronic if you experience it at least twice a week for several weeks.
Temporary conditions can cause temporary acid reflux. But GERD is a constant mechanical problem. This means that the mechanism that is supposed to prevent acid from entering the esophagus is not working properly.
Symptoms and Causes
What are the symptoms of stomach acid disease and GERD?
Symptoms of acid reflux and GERD may include:
•Backwash. You may feel acid, food, or liquid flowing from your stomach into your throat after eating. This is also called regurgitation. You may notice the sour taste of the sour.
•Burning feeling. The acid actually burns the tissue in your esophagus. If it feels like it’s in your chest, it’s called heartburn. If it feels closer to your stomach, you might call it acid indigestion.
2023-12-31 07:01:53
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