Report by Tribunnews.com reporter, Aisyah Nursyamsi
TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA – Do you often have a cough that doesn’t go away?
Apart from suspecting that you have been infected with a virus or bacteria, it could be that the cough is caused by a recurrence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
This was revealed by a specialist in internal medicine, a consultant gastroenterologist, hepatologist, Dr. Andry Surandy, Sp. PD-KGEH.
Gerd is a type of mag disease.
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The difference is that there is reflux.
This stomach acid can rise up to the oropharyngeal cavity.
There, will lead to various kinds of channels.
“One of the channels leads to the ear, throat. And also triggers the vocal cords, the channel to the nose, triggers sinusitis,” he explained again.
Because it can lead to other channels, it can trigger various disorders, one of which is the cough earlier.
“In gerd, we often find patients with chronic cough disorders that don’t heal,” said Dr. Andry again.
Apart from that, GERD can also cause recurrent sinusitis to ringing in the ears.
Furthermore, Dr. Andry reminded that if GERD is not handled properly, it can cause damage.
Severe damage can trigger adhesions in the esophagus so that it becomes narrow.
In addition, Dr. Andry explained the risk factors for people experiencing GERD.
Among them are people who are overweight, have smoking habits and often consume liquor.
“An empty stomach for a long time will also trigger the formation of stomach acid. Stomach acid is produced by the stomach, more and more will trigger reflux,” he concluded.
