Acid Reflux

Sector No 35, Police Palace Circle, Navanagar Bagalakote

Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Acid reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic condition where stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, and chest pain, due to a weakened or improperly relaxing lower esophageal sphincter. It can damage the esophagus and lead to complications if untreated, but is often managed with lifestyle changes (diet, …

Common Triggers

Heartburn: Burning pain in the chest.
Regurgitation: Bringing food or sour liquid back up.
Chest pain: Discomfort or pain in the chest.
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) .
Chronic cough, hoarseness, or sore throat .
Causes & Risk Factors
Weakened Sphincter: The muscle at the bottom of the esophagus relaxes at the wrong time.
Diet: Fatty, spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, and large meals.
Lifestyle: Obesity, smoking, tight clothing, not elevating the head of the bed.
Medical Conditions: Hiatal hernia, pregnancy.