how to treat gerd?

Answer 1

Simple answer: Lose weight.

Complex answer: Acid Reflux can be treated with OTC Prilosec
or most HEARTBURN medication. This will cost $$

Your doctor can prescribe medicine that will do the same thing. This will cost you $$$$.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and I don't play one on TV.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You can get rid of acid reflux and heartburn with this natural method http://acidreflux-cure.info
Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.

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

Chewing gum after a GERD attack helps. Chewing gum helps to increase saliva production, which helps to alleviate GERD.

Answer 6

Many people on Nexium have to take more & more to get the same effect. As an alternative,try this remedy.....
2 Tablespoons Apple-Cider vinegar 3 times a day
Try it for a few days,if no luck,go back to the Nexium

Answer 7

Some people find that drinking 2 tbs. of cider vinegar a day in water or no water helps neutrazlize the acid in your stomach.Also a small glass of prunce juice can be very helpful .Try these, you may be delightfully surprised .

Answer 8

See the wiki page

Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease if you are in the USA) is managed with antacids and a variety of medications that reduce stomach acidity.

Answer 9

well i get jerd and you cant treat it you can control it, by not eating spicy food , drinking caffene, dairie products,or by not drinking alcohol, i hope this helps you, good luck.