Tag: Health Complications of GERD

  • Are Sinus Infections and Heartburn related?

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    Many patients suffer from ailments in which the symptoms are comparable to other ailments. This similarity in symptoms can often lead us to misdiagnose what we are actually suffering from.

  • GERD and pneumonia risk

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    Recent studies reveal that people who suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) may be at greater risk for contracting pneumonia if they use two widely-prescribed medications. The two popular medications include proton pump inhibitors and H2-receptor blockers. Well-known drugs such as Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid, Pepcid and Zantac all fall under these two forms of medication.

  • GERD and Scleroderma

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    Scleroderma, a disease causing thickening and hardening of the skin, can also affect the internal organs, including those of the gastrointestinal tract. This autoimmune disease is characterized by the overproduction of collagen. The deposition of excess collagen causes the hardening of skin and other organs.

  • Changes in Body Weight and GERD

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    According to a study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, small changes in a person’s weight can impact the severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, as well as its related complications. Being overweight and obese has already been linked to GERD, but this study demonstrates a correlation between the presence of gastroesophageal…

  • Can GERD and IBS Overlap?

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    Many people have symptoms of both gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, and irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Some estimates suggest that three out of four people who have either IBS or GERD have at least one other symptom of the other condition. The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease include heartburn, sore throat, trouble swallowing and…

  • Weak Esophageal Muscles May Cause GERD

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    GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, affects as much as 35% of the U.S. population. GERD sufferers may often experience acid reflux and heartburn symptoms two or more times a week if left untreated. Over the counter antacids and prescription medications, including proton pump inhibitors, work to neutralize or decrease the stomach acid that refluxes into…

  • Don't Let Stress Make You Sick

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    None of us wants to feel stressed, but you may assume that it’s a necessary part of adult life. Perhaps you think that everyone has stress from work or relationships or life in general, and so you don’t spend a lot of time worrying about how to get rid of it.

  • GERD And Bad Breath

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    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is a disease characterized by acid reflux that occurs two or more times per week. The most common symptom associated with this disease is heartburn, but GERD can also cause hoarseness, chronic coughing, difficulty swallowing, and bad breath. That’s right, if you have bad breath it could be a result…

  • Laryngitis and GERD

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    In addition to dealing with the pain and discomfort of heartburn, people who suffer from GERD may develop laryngitis as a result of their frequent acid reflux.

  • Chronic Cough May Be Caused By GERD

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    Have you been coughing for 3 weeks or more, and aren’t sure why? If you don’t have a chronic respiratory disease or other symptoms of illness, your chronic cough may be the result of GERD. People with GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, suffer from frequent acid reflux and can experience many other health complications, including…