What is Gerd?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an excessive stomach acid flow into the esophagus, which can damage the esophagus and other parts of the body. The main symptom of this condition is serious and/or frequent heartburn. GERD can create harmful complications in the body if it is not treated. Food deteriorates this condition, but not necessarily spicy food - although spicy food can worsen symptoms in some patients. The food fills the stomach and the stomach produces more stomach acid. The saint of the esophagus, which is similar to the gate and is located at the bottom of the esophagus, should remain closed and open only when liquids or food are swallowed. However, in many patients with GERD, the esophageal sphincter is more "relaxing" than it should, and permits excessive stomach acid.
stomach acid easily escapes from the relaxed esophogeal sphintter; This escape or flow is called "reflux". The heartburn occurs when stomach acid creates a burning sense. Some people with Gerd also experience coughing, wheezing or asthma as a result of griefUdity acid associated with lungs. An inflammation of voice chords, which results in hoarseness, may also be a symptom. The stomach acid is very strong and can erode tooth enamel because some suffering from the stomach acid reflux into the mouth.
The Ministry of Health and Human Services of the United States estimates that seven million Americans have Gerd. Anyone can develop this situation, but it is most common in those 40 to 64 years. Almost everyone will or have heartburn, but not all heartburn is related to Gerd. This term has been used for 20 years, but they are still not commonly known or some doctors.
hiatus hernia is sometimes confused with Gerd, allení the same thing. Hiatus hernia is a dislocated stomach. GERD patients may also have a hiatus keel if they have complications from a condition such as erosive esophagitis. Erosive esophagitis is a broken esophageal lining. Other complications include the participation of the esophagus ornarrowing of the esophagus and ulcer of the esophagus.