Question 1

what is acid reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

It is common: It means the the acid from your stomach is going up and down your esophagus..It is due to a week muscle. It usually can be controlled with use of antacids which will reutralise the acid and relieve any symptoms of heart burn which the acid will cause.

Question 2

how is acid reflux disease treated?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle, diet, med: Sometimes, one needs to lose weight. Other times, patients need a 1-2 month course of nexium, prilosec, Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) etc. Other times patients have to adjust their diet by cutting out acidic foods like alcohol and tomatoes.

Question 3

how dangerous is acid reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Increase your risk of getting esophageal cancer.

Question 4

can someone die of acid reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

No: No, not gerd per se.  Gerd can lead to barretts esophagus which can lead to esophageal cancer and ultimately death. Esophageal cancer is becoming more common and has a high mortality but is still relatively uncommon.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of acid reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn,waterbrash: Heartburn-most common symptom, retrosternal chest pain mimicking angina , waterbrash like regurgitation of acid contents into mouth from stomach because of acid and food contents coming from a lax sphincter between end of esophagus and stomach. Patient can have hoarseness of voice if the acid regurgitates into larynx and irritates vocal cords, wheexing when the acid. Contents aspirated into lungs.

Question 6

does acid reflux disease affect you eyesight?

Accepted Answer

Gastric reflux: There is no relationship between eyesight and reflux disease.However medication might have side effects so be sure that you ask your pharmacist or gp if the medication you are using might have this side effect

Question 7

how to determine if i have acid reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Heartburn, that could go up the entire esophagus, chest pain that could feel like a heart attack.  You could have reflux without having symptoms. A specialist could confirm it with an endoscope showing inflammation in the esophagus.

Question 8

how do i know if i have damage from acid reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopy: Acid reflux can lead to damage of the esophagus (swallowing tube) including strictures or even pre-cancerous changes. These changes are frequently only detected with endoscopy under the care of a skilled gastroenterologist.

Question 9

what are some good home remedies for acid reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Reflux of stomach contents (acid) is usually due to incompetent valve or hiatal hernia. It is aggravated by position (lying down), spicy foods and obesity. Treatment includes mediating above factors.  Ginger and antacids can help. Then is meds like ppi which shut off acid. If meds fail, then surgery including fundoplication can help - usually has very good outcomes. Speak to your physician.

Question 10

how is it possible to tell if you have acid reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

X-ray-UGI: When you see  doctor he o r she can order UGI to  diagnose your acid reflux disease.

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