Question 1

what is gerd?

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Spit + pain: Gerd = gastroesophageal reflux disease. It's when food repeatedly comes up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing discomfort. If little babies spit up but don't have pain or fussiness, that's just spit-up, not gerd.

Question 2

signs of  gerd?

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More on GERD: Healthtap is full of answers regarding gerd's causes, variations, and approaches for prevention. Please type "gerd" in the search box, and i think you'll find all the responses you could want!

Question 3

is gerd cureable?

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Maybe: Gerd is usually controlled with lifestyle changes and medication.  There are some who are "cured" with certain surgical procedures which don't allow the stomach contents to reflux up into the esophagus.  See your pcp or a gastroenterologist or a surgeon who specializes in this area.  Surgery is usually reserved for those who cannot get control with medications or have other reasons.

Question 4

what causes gerd?

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GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to reflux into the lower esophagus.

Question 5

symptoms of gerd?

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Quite a few symptoms: Gastroesophageal reflux disease=acid from stomach refluxing into esophagus/mouth causing symptoms such as acid/sour taste in mouth, chest pain/heartburn, indigestion/dyspepsia, biter taste if bile comes up, sorethroat/hoarseness, coughing--symptoms often worse with spicey, fatty foods, alcohol, mint, caffeine etc...Everyone refluxes a bit; too much =gerd. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 6

is gerd permanent?

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GERD duration: Some people are cured of their GERD with changes in weight, diet, medications, etc.  It may last a long time, it may be affected by certain conditions, but no, GERD is not permanent.  It is in a sense curable.

Question 7

is gerd dangerous?

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Unlikely: Gerd is potentially dangerous if it causes damage to the esophagus, and the esophagus heals in a fashion that changes the normal esophageal cells to small inestimal cells. If these new cells become abnormal, they have a small chance to become cancerous years down the road. The damage can also heal so much it narrows the esophagus. Both however are very unlikely, but unpredictable.

Question 8

what exactly is gerd?

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Acid in the esophagu: Gerd is gastroesophageal reflux disease, where stomach contents (usually but not always acidic) reflux back up into the esophagus, causing burning pain and sometimes injury to the esophagus lining.

Question 9

does my baby have gerd?

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No: Many babies will spit up. Those who have excessive amounts, who are often fussy during or after feeds, or who aren't growing well may have gerd, but other conditions could cause such symptoms. Have your pediatrician take a look to determine if GERD is the issue and if it needs any special treatment.

Question 10

is yogurt bad for gerd?

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Not necessarily : While there are some foods known to increase gerd symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation by lowering the pressure in the valve at the bottom of the esophagus, this is variable among people. Therefore, if the yogurt doesn't make your symptoms worse, go ahead and have it - moderation of course.

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