GERD

1. Gastroesophageal
Reflex Disease
by Deanna
Fowler

2. What is Gastroesophageal Reflex
Disease?
 Commonly known as GERD
 Occurs when acidic contents in
your stomach comes back up
into your esophagus.
 This happens when the lower
esophageal sphincter doesn't
close properly
 Common symptoms include
Burning sensation in
your chest and
throat
Nausea
Trouble breathing
Sour breath
Vomiting

3. What causes GERD
 Being overweight
 Pregnancy
 Hiatel Hernias
 Gastroparesis
 Connective tissue diseases ie; Lupus, Arthritis, Sclerodema

4. How to manage GERD in your lifestyle
 Avoid fatty and fried foods
 Limit Alcohol and Coffee intake
 No smoking
 Avoid eating right before bed
 Don't lay down right after eating
 Portion control your meals

5. How to manage GERD with medication
 Protein Pump Inhibitors; Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec
 H2 blockers; Pepcid
 Antacids; not used for long term treatment

6. Long Term Effects
 Esophageal Ulcer's
 Tooth decay
 Esophageal Cancer
 Asthma
 Pneumonia

7. References
 Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults. (2022, June 22). National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/acid-
reflux-ger-gerd-adults
 Get the Facts About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). (2000,
November 2). WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-
gerd/guide/reflux-disease-gerd-1