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Gastroenterology


Overview
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is a digestive disorder that occurs when acidic stomach juices, or food, and fluids back up from the stomach into the esophagus. This backwash can irritate lining of your esophagus. The esophagus is a tube....

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Symptoms

The symptoms of GERD include...

  • Heartburn
  • Chest pain
  • Coughing

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Causes
Causes of Gastroenterology
  • Being overweight or obese
  • Delayed emptying of stomach (gastroparesis)
  • Certain foods & drinks such as fatty or fried foods

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Diagnosis
To diagnose Gastroenterology,
  • Esophageal pH & impedance monitoring
  • Upper GI endoscope
  • Upper GI series

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Prevention
  • Staying upright after eating
  • Eat 2-3 hours before bed
  • Quit or avoid smoking

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Treatment
Use of medications can help for treatment of symptoms:
  • Antacids
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
  • H2 Blockers

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Management
GERD can be managed by making dietary & lifestyle changes as follows:
  • Maintaining a moderate weight
  • Quitting smoking
  • Avoiding heavy meals in the evening

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Everyday life
Avoid or lessen the consumption of greasy foods, spicy foods, chocolate, alcoholic drinks. Lifestyle changes and medications can help to manage GERD

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Resources
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940#:~:text=Common%20signs%20and%20symptoms%20of,Difficulty%20swallowing

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Overview Know More ...!
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is a digestive disorder that occurs when acidic stomach....
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The symptoms of GERD include...
Causes of Gastroenterology Gastroenterology....
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To diagnose Gastroenterology....
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Prevention of Gastroenterology....
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Use of medications can help for treatment of symptoms...
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GERD can be managed by making dietary & lifestyle changes as follows...
Everyday life Know More ...!
Avoid or lessen the consumption of greasy foods, spicy foods...
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940....