Understanding GERD: Causes, Triggers, and Solutions

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Let's kick things off by getting to know our enemy, GERD. This chapter is all about understanding what GERD is, how it works, and why it's causing you trouble. So what is GERD? It's short for gastroesophageal reflux disease. A fancy way of saying your stomach acid is staging a rebellion. Normally, when you eat,

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food goes down your osophagus into your stomach, and everything stays there where it belongs. but with GERD that acid flows back into your osophagus think of it like a leaky pipe that's what causes the irritation inflammation and oh not so fun burning feeling we call heartburn now occasional heartburn No big deal.

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Maybe you had too much pizza or that extra spicy taco. But it's happening more than twice a week. That's when doctors say, hey, this might be curd. It's chronic and if left unchecked, it can do some real damage to your osophagus. At the center of this chaos is something called the lower osophagus splinter or LES.

Understanding GERD: Causes, Triggers, and Solutions

In this episode, we dive deep into understanding GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) - what it is, how it works, and why it's causing discomfort.

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Mar 29, 2025

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Learn about the role of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter, the impact of diet and lifestyle, and how to identify and avoid your personal triggers.

Discover the complications that can arise if GERD is left untreated and the importance of early action. Plus, get tips on maintaining a healthy gut and managing stress to keep GERD at bay.

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