gerd i believe is a sromach problem anyone know about this??

Question

I have a problem digesting all of my food i get a pain above my belly button some suggested this may be gerd anyone know of a solution to this problem??

Answer 1

GERD Information Resource Center @ www.gerd.com

What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of stomach acid and juices into the esophagus, the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach.

How is GERD treated?
Treatment for GERD begins with making lifestyle changes and, if necessary, taking nonprescription antacids or acid reducers. Severe GERD symptoms usually require stronger prescription medications, such as proton pump inhibitors or prokinetic agents, for successful treatment. Lifestyle changes are usually combined with prescription medications to help control the symptoms.

Many people who develop GERD have the condition for the rest of their lives. They need to consider long-term lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking and avoiding foods that make the symptoms worse, and the possibility that they will be taking medications to help control the symptoms for many years. Surgery, such as fundoplication surgery, which strengthens the valve between the esophagus and stomach, may be an option for people for whom medications do not provide adequate relief or who are not able to take medications to control their GERD symptoms because of side effects. However, many people continue to need some medications even after surgery.

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Answer 3

Yes, I do too. Evidently, the problem is caused by a weakening of the sphincter muscle at the top entrance to the upper cardiac section of the stomach. That is supposed to lock down the digesting food and allow the gastric juices to break down food. Instead, it relaxes and allows food to spasm back up into the oesophagus and if the person is lying fully prone, gets to the top of the throat and then pours back down into the lungs, causing a huge burning sensation. The two standard procedures needed are, sleep with a supporting pillow so that the head is raised at all times during sleep. The second is practical. Never eat a late meal before going to sleep. I know my own digestive system shuts down after 7.30.p.m., so I always dine early, to be sure everything is well digested before retiring. I take, as a matter of routine, one tablet every evening, around 9.p.m. Omnipradex or Prolosec. These are over-the-counter pills one can find in CostCo, etc., and work very well. And as a stand-by, for when I have that feeling that I need a boost to help the digestion further, a bottle of full strength Maalox is on the bedside table always. The very last thing I do at night is pop a glacier-mint into my mouth and that seems to help greatly too. They say that too much peppermint can also do damage but one single mint at night hasn't hurt and I've been doing that for about 5 years. The dangerous foods and drink I have learnt to avoid. No fruit late at night. If dinner includes a salad (cellulose, which takes 5 hours to digest) then that really has to be an early salad. No alcohol late at night. I used to be a port drinker but these days, the only time I'd take a glass would be in the late afternoon, never at night. One of the main problems of acid reflux is the simple fact that the stomach needs the acids to break down the food. It can't and shouldn't be gotten rid of. Acid is needed. But, to protect the oesophagus and lungs, it must be allowed to perform way early before going to sleep. I think the last time I had a reflux attack was about 18 months ago, so, clearly, I'm doing something right.

Answer 4

This book is probably the most informative and practical guide on the subject of acid reflux and heartburn that I have ever read https://tr.im/acidrefluxtreat
I was prescribed Lansoprazole which was brilliant but after two years of aching joints, extreme muscle pain which the doc gave me cortisone jags for, with some research I discovered the drug Lansoprazole was causing these rare side effects but it was I who diagnosed it NOT my doctor, I came off the drug 2 months ago, changed my diet and discovered just eating an apple stops any acid reflux, I eat an apple before bed, brilliant no acid, any time I feel the slightest sign of reflux I simply eat an apple. Apple juice is not that good nor is anything else I have tried including honey at stopping reflux.

Answer 5

This is a natural program that you can try to cure your acid reflux http://acidreflux.toptips.org

Acid reflux disease, also known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs due to the coexistence of several medical and lifestyle conditions. Physiological factors that trigger GERD include lower esophageal sphincter (LES) hypotonia (the gradual weakening of the LES), along with retrograde flow of stomach contents into the esophagus, and the level of sensitivity of the esophageal mucus to the reflux content.

Answer 6

Check out GERD at webmd.com.

IT is when the stomach back up into the esophagus.

good luck

Answer 7

gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is when the gastro-oesophageal sphincter is not functioning well and allows acid from the stomach to move back into the gullet and sometimes to the mouth...this can be a very disturbing problem

symtpoms vary from burning pain, waterbrash, bloatedness etc.

treatment is with medications: antacids and anti-reflux medications; or surgery...see a doc for more explanation

Answer 8

It's not GERD. GERD is felt in the esophagus, not the belly. Go to the doctor.

Answer 9

http://www.gerd.com
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Answer 10

don't eat.