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Positional Therapy Offers Treatment Alternative |
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Written by Thomas Green
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Gastrointestinal reflux disease affects millions of Americans daily, but luckily there are a variety of treatments available to help alleviate the illness or fix its underlying cause. These treatments include medications which can inhibit the production of stomach acid or neutralize it, and surgical options to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter, the weakness of which is the underlying cause of GERD.
In addition to the medication and surgery, there are also a variety of lifestyle changes that are encouraged for GERD sufferers, such as eliminating alcohol and cigarette intake, cutting back on acidic foods and weight loss.
Surgery and medication aren't options for everyone, as many people have pre-existing medical conditions or other health issues that make them poor candidates for surgery, and others may not be able to take the medications prescribed for GERD. |
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Recognizing The Symptoms of GERD |
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Written by Thomas Green
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Gastrointestinal reflux disease, or GERD, is an illness of the upper GI tract that effects about 60 ,million Americans. Of these millions of people suffering the ill effects of this disease, many are elderly, and pregnant women also make up a large percentage of GERD sufferers. |
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Esophageal Cancer and GERD |
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Written by Thomas Green
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Esophageal cancer is one of the most rapidly growing types of cancer in the world, in terms of cases, and is also one of the most deadly, with small survival rates. Gastrointestinal reflux disease can be a contributing factor to this illness, so if you have GERD, getting your symptoms under control or fixing the problem is extremely advisable. |
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