GERD Treatment | Acid Reflux Treatment | Heartburn Treatment - All You Need to Know

GERD Treatment | Acid reflux treatment | Heartburn / GERD symptoms and treatment / How to treat acid reflux at home

0:00 Introduction
0:14 What is GERD?
0:53 What are the symptoms of GERD
1:40 Lifestyle changes for GERD
2:15 Antacids for GERD
3:32 H2 blockers for GERD/ Acid Reflux
4:41 Proton pump inhibitor for GERD
5:42 Prokinetic agents for GERD
6:42 Foam barriers for GERD
7:15 Surgery for GERD

What is Gastroesophageal reflux and disease
Acid reflux happens when content from your stomach move back up Into your esophagus. This action is also called acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux. And having this once in a while is common; but if you are experiencing this more than twice a week/ very often then you might have GERD

Symptoms of GERD
GERD symptoms
The main symptom of GERD is acid reflux. Acid reflux can cause an uncomfortable burning feeling in your chest, which can move up into your neck and throat. This feeling is often known as heartburn.
So If you have acid reflux, you might develop a sour or bitter taste at the back of your mouth. It might also cause the regurgitation of food or liquid from your stomach into your mouth.

Some other symptoms of GERD are:
nausea
chest pain
pain when swallowing
difficulty swallowing
chronic cough
a hoarse voice
bad breath

GERD treatment:
To manage and reduce the symptoms of GERD, your doctor might advise you to make certain lifestyle changes, like:
-maintaining a moderate weight
-quitting smoking,
-avoiding big, heavy meals in the evening
-waiting a few hours after eating to lie down
-Keeping the head elevated during the sleep and not lying down immediately after meal

Medicines to treat acid reflux:
1. Antacids
Antacids have been used for centuries in the treatment of patients with dyspepsia and acid reflux disease. It is typically used for occasional and mild symptoms of acid reflux and GERD.

The principal function of antacid is to reduce gastric acidity. A single dose of antacid taken 1 hour after a meal can effectively neutralise gastric acid for upto 2 hrs.

2. H2 receptor blockers
H2 blockers like cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine and nizatidine suppress acid secretion.

If you are experiencing heartburn or dyspepsia fewer than 3 times per week , then you can take antacids or H2 blockers. H2 blockers are best for night time acid secretion. And they are extremely safe medicines.

3. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
PPIs like Omeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole, rabeprazole also lower the amount of acid your stomach makes. The best time to take PPIs is approximately 1 hour before meal. Normal recommended dose is once daily. It relieves GERD related symptoms in 85-90% of the patients. In some people twice daily dose might be needed.

4. Prokinetic Agents:
Prokinetics help to strengthen the lower oesophageal sphincter and prevent acid reflux. The most widely studied agents include bethanechol, metoclopramide, domperidone and cisapride.

It is used as a single agent or in combination therapy

5. Foam barriers
Foam barriers are tablets that are composed of an antacid and a foaming agent. As soon as the tablet reaches to the stomach it disintegrates and turns into foam that floats on top of the liquid contents of the stomach. It is a kind of physical barrier which prevents the reflux of liquid.

The tablets are best taken after meals.

Surgery for GERD:
Doctor might recommend surgeries like:
Fundoplication (during which the top of your stomach is sewn around your esophagus), and
Bariatric surgery (usually recommended when a doctor has concluded that your GERD may be exacerbated by too much excess weight).

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[ayeshanoor]

Here are the tips that are helping me from 2 months;
1. Don't take antacids as they give you relief temporarily, but the problem persists. Remember you have to make your stomach acid strong, so it closes the valve and acid reflux stops. You can take 1 spoon of Apple cider vinegar in water or you can do this through intermittent fasting. (If you are having reflux, it's because of low stomach acid, which keeps LES open, so reflux occurs. There are so many causes of it, mainly including H. Pylori).
2. If you are feeling sore throat, gargle with salt water once for three days ....
3. If you are feeling lump in throat, or kind of food stuck in throat after eating, it's 90 percent of anxiety caused by stomach issues. So, try to manage stress and anxiety.
4. If you are facing esophagitis and gastritis due to H. Pylori then, eat spiceless foods. Add more leafy green vegetables like cucumber and cabbage etc. in your diet. Take more probiotics (yogurt) as these all things naturally eradicate and fight with bacteria.
5. Avoid tea with caffeine.. you can take green tea and it's good for your gut healing.
6. Must do 20 minutes walk after eating. (If you are facing symptoms of GERD)

Remember you are not alone, we can fight through this. ✨

[Rubinaihsankamal]

So many people here helping each other .with solutions .i feel happy that im not alone with gerd and bad acidity....

[henrythomas]

Thanks for sharing such great information. It was really helpful to me. I always search to see and finally I found this in yoursvideo. keep it up!

[motivateall]

Thanks for the video. This is very helpful.

[HealthyLifestyle]

The most common cause of acid reflux is food that's acidic or high in fat—like citrus fruits, tomatoes, onions, chocolate, coffee, cheese, and peppermint. Spicy foods or large meals can also be the root of distress. Other sources of heartburn include aspirin or ibuprofen, as well as some sedatives and blood pressure medications.

[sridharantce]

Great video. I used to wonder what the differences are between H2 blockers, PPI, Antacids etc. This video gave the answer. Thank you very much.

[eduhealth]

Very nice video. May god bless all with happiness and good health and sound sleep.

[vasujohn]

It was interesting to watch. also very informative. Present I feeling in throught sour.can I use antacid please give me advice

[lids]

This does nothing to address the shortness of breath.
Acid reflux sounds fairly benign but the symptoms are horrific.
Elevation of BP, the struggle to breathe, the feeling that you have a Giant tumor in your chest squeezing your heart and vital organs.
Health professionals do not take this disease seriously enough.

[mdansarul]

Really grt information
All topics with good explanation is given
TQ so much ❤

[emilyh]

Very good presentation. ❤️
But GERD is because of low acid in stomach which causes opening of esophageal sphincter. Low acid is strong enough to burn the esophagus. So no need to try to lower the acid with medicines that she says here. Rather increasing acid content of stomach by apple cider vinegar & lemon & control of infection if any will help. Higher acid will prevent the esophagus sphincter from opening on lying position.
All other information is correct. Thanks

[vesogry]

5:35 - Really safe? What are you talking about? Prolonged use of PPIs, especially beyond the recommended duration, may be associated with certain risks. Some studies suggest potential associations with bone fractures, kidney disease, and certain infections.

[zopvtdh]

Thanks for this video, HeartBurn capsules and Acido Plan syrup have amazing results in GERD

[gregoriagallegos]

I have that condition but i had study called "bravo" and they found a bacteria in my esophagus, my gastroenterologist prescribed a medication that i took for 14 days straight, i can't thank her enough!!

[sloopycat]

Hi mednaz and everyone I suffer with acid prblem to the extent the acid rises to my neck and throats and I experience asthma attack symptoms difficulty breathing whereby I have to use a ventolin asthma inhaler to help me breath normally again, does anyone know of a natural cure please. Great video thankyou

[potato]

does anyone else get really sharp pain on their abdomen?

[robertmartin]

It might be a mechanical reason. What’s the reason why that sphincter isn’t closing? The esophagus passes through the respiratory diaphragm. That diaphragm is attached to the ribs. If those ribs are stuck and putting some line of force on that diaphragm the force can also be put on the sphincter. Not allowing it to close.

[amolk]

Very nice info. Thanks Throat issue can be managed by elevating head end of bed.

[H.Maria]

I have shortness of breath along with acid reflux and chest pain. I have been on pantoprazole for so long and it makes my symptoms worse. I don’t know which medications will help most. I also take antacids everyday!!! My GERD is severe.

[sabrienamara]

Thank you for sharing mam, , God bless