Gerd(gastroesophageal reflux disease)

GERD (chronic acid reflux) dangerous or life-threatening? 

GERD isn’t life-threatening or dangerous in itself. But long-term GERD can lead to more serious health problems: Esophagitis: Esophagitis is the irritation and inflammation the stomach acid causes in the lining of the esophagus. What is a GERD cough? It’s a hacking cough that does not produce mucus (a dry cough). It’s also a chronic cough, meaning it has not shown improvement in eight weeks. It’s generally worse at night. Sometimes, this may be mistaken for coughs caused by other problems such as allergies or postnasal drip.

What is the treatment for people who are suffering from GERD?

GERD—gatro esophageal re-flux disease is a disorder of the digestive system characterized by acidity, heartburn, water brash especially after eating food.

it is a disorder caused mainly due to the weakening of the esophageal sphincter resulting in the regurgitation of the HCl secreted from the gastric mucosa to digest the food int he stomach. the HCl irritates the walls of the stomach and after eating food, it also regurgitates.

GERD is at times an anxiety related disorder also and expresses in times of extreme stress and anxiety. patients with GERD do have a history of stress and anxiety, treating which leads to improvement in the gastric symptoms as well. it is not a permanent state and can be very well taken care of by taking homeopathic medicines which are not habit forming and do not have any side effects.

Signs & Symptoms
– Nausea

• heart burn
• throat swelling
• a lump in your throat
• feeling like food is getting “stuck”
• An acid taste in your mouth
• bloating
• gas
• regurgitating food
• belching
• post nasal drip
• Earaches in the morning
• coughing
• hoarse voice
• vomiting
• In rare cases dizziness
• weight loss
• Food sensitivity.

Homoeopathic medicine:-

homeopathic medicines for GERD are Natrum Phosphorica, Iris Versicolor, Robinia, Nux Vomica, Phosphorus, Lycopodium, Carbo Veg, etc. When we eat, food or liquid goes from the food pipe (esophagus) to the stomach through the junction at the lower end of the esophagus and the stomach.