Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease: Is there a Solution?

Gastro esophageal reflux disease, known simply as acid reflux of GERD, is recurring, painful and discomforting medical ailment with a pronounced negative effect on one's quality of life. Typical symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux disease include heartburn and regurgitation, but can also show up as pains in the chest, dry coughing, reactive air passage problems, pain when swallowing, indigestion and a feeling of something being stuck in your throat. Over time, neglected GERD can cause grave complications such as ulcers Barrett's esophagus and a cancer that originates in glandular tissue known as adenocarcinoma.

Gastro esophageal reflux disease is a widespread scourge in developed western society especially in the US. About 60% of individuals have GERD symptoms at least once per month. Locke, Talley and Fett published their research in 1997 in the Gastroenterology journal to show that acid reflux symptoms happen weekly to up to 20% of people. Prevalence of 30% to 40% was shown for the public in general by other studies.

Gastro esophageal reflux disease is a medical problem with multidimensional etiology, meaning that it is brought on by several factors, both internal and external. Direct contributing factors are: debilitation if a muscle known as the LES or lower esophageal sphincter which causes stomach juices to leak back from the digestive system to the esophagus with an excess of stomach acidity.

Several hidden factors also cause acid reflux condition in addition to these other more obvious physiological factors. Diet and lifestyle contribute directly or indirectly as do genetic characteristics, molding the environment in which GERD develops. As an example, specific foodstuffs have been identified as weakening the LES and provoking acid reflux. Poor diet plans can put undue load and stress on the digestive system, when the system is trying to function properly to prevent surplus acidity or back flow of contents. Aging also compounds the problem as general sagging of all muscles including the LES means that acid reflux is among the problems that are exacerbated as a person gets older.

Solutions for Acid reflux can be classified in three main ways: surgical operation, cures by medicaments and all natural holistic programs.

Surgery for GERD targets local repair of the malfunctioning LES. The operation consists of wrapping the gastric fundus (parts of the stomach) around the bottom of the esophagus so that the natural valve can be reinforced between the stomach and the esophagus. In this way refluxed content from the stomach is prevented from meeting the esophagus. Surgery for acid reflux has significant drawbacks: after operation, complications such as difficulty in belching, dysphagia, diarrhea and flatulence are all possible. Death can also follow in 1 in 1,000 patients even though the mortality rate is relatively low.

Medications of GERD have been designed to bring temporary relief by targeting the ailments of the digestive system that are related to acid reflux. For instance, antacids have been designed to neutralize esophageal acidity, while Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) inhibit the stomach cell mechanism that generated acid in the stomach. Regrettably, many medicaments only tackle GERD symptoms, and the underlying causes are simply ignored. The effect of acid reflux medications is only temporary and a long-term dependency is often created while the real reasons for gastro esophageal reflux disease go unchecked. GERD medications used for the long term also cause numerous secondary effects.

Many medical studies published over the last ten years have indicated that the use of several all-natural holistic protocols can positively affect the management of gastro esophageal reflux disease and even allow for full recovery. Treatments in these programs include; elevation of the head of the bed by six inches, diminishing intake of fat, stopping smoking, reduction in alcohol intake, weight loss, eliminating toxins and eradicating parasites, as well as avoiding the intake of large meals and food that weaken the LES.

Have you heard? There is an all natural holistic treatment of gastro esophageal reflux disease that can halt and prevent recurrence of GERD effectively and safely as well as bringing astounding improvement to your well being and health.




Jeff Martin 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.

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