Say Goodbye to Heartburn: Understanding & Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

#GERD #heartburn #GastroesophagealRefluxDisease
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and potential complications of GERD, as well as effective management strategies for this chronic condition. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, discusses lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and medications that can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Take control of your digestive health and find relief from the discomfort of GERD.
Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine and the Director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices (PPOP).
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[@dnr1188]

I didn't think i would actually watch this in its entirety. But the mans voice is pleasant, and he explains the concepts in simple enough terms that i was engaged the whole time. Thank you for posting.

[@sethumamba]

My symptoms include 1.nausea but never fully vomiting, or producing a ton of saliva instead. 2. Feeling like a lump is stuck in my throat, dry throat or bitter taste coming from throat 3. "Burning" chest Hope this video will help me understand what exactly is going on

[@jubilee1819]

Same here😢

[@marshajones8685]

Thank you to the library and medical scientist at Stanford University.

[@sarahchao9891]

I found that PPI’s caused MASSIVE bloating which increased my abd pressure thus exacerbating GERD. Actually caused layngitis which led to constant coughing and post nasal drip. Just a horrible cycle. My treatment plan was: Sinus rinse BID small portions with frequent meals Bland diet (oatmeal, eggs, rice porridge) Sleep sitting Zofran prn Albuterol inhaler prn Tessalon pearls q8hrs Flonase nasal spray daily It was rough figuring out what worked/didn’t work. Hope this helps someone.

[@ahmedkaram5946]

U okay now I try to sleep sitting 😢 I eat just like you

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

Another factor which I NEVER hear highlighted is bad sitting posture. While bio chemistry is obviously the major cause of GERD, simple physical pressure on the stomach sac itself forces stomach contents upwards. People who "don't sit up straight" usually with their shoulders slouched forwards often at keyboards physically press down on the rib cage which in turn presses your lungs & diaphragm down onto your stomach sac and into your lower abdomen causing increased pressure within the stomach with the result of forcing acidic stomach contents upwards. Sitting up straight with your shoulders back (and even holding your arms up straight above your head for a minute or so) lifts and expands your ribcage and relieves the downward pressure on your stomach, increasing its internal volume and reducing the chance of stomach contents being pushed upwards into the oesophagus.

[@brandonhealy7158]

This is amazing to hear! Because I have really bad posture when I work, and my whole body feels slouched now even when standing. I hope I can find some exercises to fix my back and posture permanently 😁😁

[@hawthorne1504]

I like to do Pilates, but do you think that these exercises are forcing the acid into the esophagus?

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

@@hawthorne1504 I'm not familiar with Pilates and the movements and stretches involved, but if it involves movements such as bending at the waist in a "touching your toes" sort of way, then if done after a large meal then certainly that would increase the pressure within the stomach sac and potentially force its contents upwards into the esophagus. Imagine a toothpaste tube with the cap taken off, now bend the tube in half and see what happens to the paste inside, you get the general idea. best wishes with your own condition.

[@BobSmith-fx9sz]

Video summary of how to reduce GERD - Sleep on your left side - Don't eat within 3 hours of lying down/sleeping - Elevate the top of your bed by ~1.5 inches (3.75 cm) - Have smaller meals - Have less fat in your meals - Avoid: mint, chocolate, smoking, alcohol, carbonated drinks and acdic foods like orange juice, coffee or tomato sauce. - Don't wear tight cloths - Reduce your weight - Reduce stress - Don't work out on a full stomach

[@4lb280]

@@KM-vc7iy I have never read that if you get the lining healed it will be less suseptable to irritation. That makes me even more determined to do the right things to heal and not just cover it up with meds. Yes, it was long, but I learned something. This man took time out of his day to do a video for those that maybe don't know how or where to look for the information, So why be a d*ck about it? When is the last time you took this much time out of the day to do something for strangers?

[@yonikab8066]

Is the acid reflux lifetime ?

[@Chevalier_de_Pas]

@@yonikab8066 GERD is, at least in the majority of cases. It's a chronic disease without a cure. There's treatment, both lifestyle, meds and/or surgery, but they are not cures. The wrap made by surgery, even if effective, lasts for 10 years approximately. The only good news is that the severity of GERD varies from person to person, along with the cause and the triggers. So you can be one of those people who can reach many long remissions, in which you can maybe stop PPIs and maybe even add some trigger foods in moderation. But it will never be like it was before. There are some people that have acid reflux but don't have an incompetent LES. These people can achieve cure, although it can be a difficult process

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

What you need right now is a long rest and and a diet of fruit along side with some herbal drinks which will heal your stomach faster, I can send you some herbal product that are fast healers of the stomach

[@CB-wq9wp]

@@SteveHill-yg1to a "diet of fruit" is not what anybody needs, and certainly won't heal gerd.

[@CCitis]

3 weeks off my PPI. Had been on it for almost 4 years. Doctor never even told me you can’t take it long term. It is not easy getting off you guys. I am hoping time will heal my GI system :( in the meantime I have anxiety, palpitations, reflux, pain… trying different things but it is such an overlooked disease with no real silver bullet cure.

[@2toosexE]

Same I get burning in one spot, I did a scope 6 mths ago and everything looked fine but the burn is unbearable. I read a study too that ppl who had covid display horrible Gerd

[@malebogobatsalelwang3981]

Many people dont know Gerd can cause palpitationss too....to an extent you have to see a cardiologist.

[@malebogobatsalelwang3981]

My woes started after i got Covid...never been the same.

[@malebogobatsalelwang3981]

My globus sensation is always on my right side of throat.

[@CCitis]

It activates the Vagal nerve. The palps are not harmful. Checkout Dr Sanjay Gupta on KZbin, he has some great videos about it. I am a month off PPIs now, doing pretty well. I sometimes get a little bit of breakthrough heartburn after a meal but I would say it is minor, which is encouraging. I am going to try accupuncture, apparently there is proof that it works! The craziest thing for me is that out of desperation I tried drinking diluted Apple cider vinegar before each meal. I was VERY skeptical and nervous that it would make me feel worse, but I feel alot better! It is kind of crazy. If I don't drink it before a meal I have to take Gaviscon. @@malebogobatsalelwang3981

[@frikiaallout2300]

Well done and tons of useful information that people with GERD don't know. Thank for sharing!

[@eileenstack255]

This disturbs my sleep because it starts when I begin to fall off to sleep 😢

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

What you need right now is a long rest and and a diet of fruit along side with some herbal drinks which will heal your stomach faster, I can send you some herbal product that are fast healers of the stomach

[@paulam3987]

Hi. I had the same thing happening to me as well. I don't remember if the presenter explained why but I have found an explanation. When we fall asleep the nervous system is working differently and so the resting tone of the lower esophageal sphincter changes (lessens). We lose some tone because we are no longer swallowing on a regular basis. I don't know about you, but I follow an ultra low fat diet and it has helped. By ultra low fat, I mean very ultra low fat. For example, I eat only 'raw' nuts and not ones that are roasted (because they have oil). Another example - I eat raisins without added oil coating - you know, the ones that stick together? The raisins added to cereals and to party mixes have oil coatings. I stopped cooking with oil altogether. Even coconut milk has too much fat - I dilute it with cashew milk. I braise with homemade vegetable stock or steam with water. I eat mostly fish, tofu and chicken. I was grilling, but it broke recently. It's been tough, but I'm finally sleeping through the night. Best wishes to you.

[@gfdthree1]

Raise the front of your bed a couple inches. Gravity will keep the liquids from back flowing when you lie down

[@praguecr]

Excellent presntation. My understaning is the majority of GERd is caused from not enough acid in the stomach, which prevents the sphinter from closing. If this is true, why was there not more discussion of this in your presentation? I thnk this is critical for sufferers to understand.

[@veronicascott1477]

Probably because most doctors get a kick back on the number of Rx's they write. I did research on this also. I now use ACV 1tsp diluted in 8oz of water 30-40 mins before dinner. It works!!! They say to check with your doctor first!!! If you have stomach ulcers don't take it. ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER 😊

[@praguecr]

Agree with you completely Veronica. I too started doing thie same 2 weeks ago and so far so good. Not sure about the "kick back" but for sure its the fast and easy answer for a doctor to prescribe a drug to block or promote some function in the body rather than spend time getting to the root of the issue. PPI cblockers are the 3rd most prescribed drug in the USA which is insane when you think about the fact the probably 95% are unnecessary.@@veronicascott1477

[@mj24672]

I don’t believe that because if I make myself throw up, once the acid is out of my stomach, I feel better.

[@praguecr]

Not sure why you are making this comment to me. All stomach hace acid. Some are overly active and some deficient. The majority of Acid reflux sufferers are deficient, and this is the point of my commentary to the doctor. So if you have been diagnosed via a Ph test that you have accesive acid, then feel free to take a PPI.@@mj24672

[@deecastillo7133]

Apple cider vinegar capsules/pills wrk great! Not Apple cider vinegar n liquid form as ur esophagus will burn due 2 heartburn n the capsules by pass that n go straight 2 stomach. Also drink alkaline water 9.5 to start then u can lower to 7 or 8.

[@chany9313]

Thank you so much, it's important that you mention mental illness

[@TerriScarborough-c1s]

Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this in such detail. I had a fundoplication in 2001 due to recurrent bouts of pneumonia which damaged my lungs. My GERD was silent, so I couldn't feel the symptoms. Now, I'm dealing with it again and found all this very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I completely relate to your journey with GERD. It can be challenging finding the right solution. For me, after trying numerous health products, I found that traditional medication derived from nature has been the most effective in healing my stomach quickly. Nature truly provides some powerful remedies! you can contact me for more information on natural product i have used to help cure my GERD.

[@damian-795]

Brilliant video , thank you. Watched all of it as it was so interesting.

[@StanfordHospital]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidbailey1666]

15 years on PPIs. Got off using re-acidification (ACV and HCL/peptides) and adopting a low carb lifestyle… 👏🏻

[@talgy2671]

That's interesting. I assume that you're on somekind of keto diet since it's low carb. Which is counterintuitive because everyone are saying "if you're experiencing GERD go low with fats". Can you elaborate on how low carb diet is affecting your sympthoms?

[@davidbailey1666]

@@talgy2671 Carbs are the only nutrient that produces gas in the GI tract… plus, they are not required in the human diet. Some consider them counter-indicated. If you have any GERD, it’s your inputs (“food”)…

[@CB-wq9wp]

Best explanation i have seen on how GERD happens, and the mechanism of action for different classes of (dangerous) drugs. Also good reminders to chew food thoroughly and eat smaller meals.

[@Thomas12332]

Dr Emovon your commitment to helping people with bad breath and acid reflux) is truly remarkable. Thank you for spreading awareness about alternative solutions and providing hope to those who have bad breath and acid reflux. thank you Dr Emovon on KZbin channel..😊😊😊😊

[@bettytabor6530]

Video. Dealing with this problem and wanted ideas to lesson my situation. Have reflux one year. Taking meds. But hope with this help I can lesson the times I have attacks.

[@andreasvukman]

Excellent presentation, although it should be stressed that (chronic) consipation is one of the main causes of acid reflux and GERD.

[@sandraross-l1t]

interesting,,,thank you!

[@sandraross-l1t]

working on that issue now

[@zarinazyrowland9186]

Thank you so very much for the information that I couldn't get from my doctors!

[@evabejar8604]

Very professional information! I was hopping to get more natural treatment information like specifically what to drink and eat. The medicines I took never worked on me.

[@deecastillo7133]

Try apple cider vinegar capsules NOT liquid as liquid will burn esophagus that's already stressed from heartburn! 450 mg at night on empty stomach. Also drink alkaline water. Has helped me tremendously!

[@Yahwehonly]

Kefer and apple cider vinegar. No sugar, coffee, soda, or any caffeine/ chocolate. White chicken, fish, vegetables, and fruit. Braggs apple cider vinegar liquid only - one tea spoon to 8 water/twice daily. I've been to many Dr's, and they only want to put you on PPI/ money in the pockets for them God bless❣️ Ps. Tablespoon of raw kraut one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

What you need right now is a long rest and and a diet of fruit along side with some herbal drinks which will heal your stomach faster, I can send you some herbal product that are fast healers of the stomach.

[@ibikunlejumoke3003]

@@SteveHill-yg1topls help me with herb am seriously battling gastritis

[@sherylburt7863]

Excellent information! Great strategy for getting off of PPIs ! Thanks Dr Stafford !!!

[@tightknot01]

In continuation of my first comment or question, is it possible, though, that too much carbohydrates are the causes of imbalance acid in the stomach and may play a very important role for the level of acidity in the stomach? In the majority, we eat more carbs that protein and carbs are converted to sugar, which is more damaging than fat. Would the kito diet perhaps be part of the important healing of the guts? If we look at the increasing population of Gerd sufferers and the increase in the amount of foods high in carbohydrates that we eat more than ever before is alarming. Many years ago, the majority ate more meat than carbs. Many years ago, people in general were more healthy because I do believe that meat fat is easier to digest, even though harder to digest in the stomach, but it is more healthy than sugar. Fruits and veggies "carbs" have plenty of sugar and are hard to remove from our system. Sould we eat more protein "meat with fats" and consume fewer cabs?

[@VanessaEParra]

Thank you doc!! I learned so much!

[@AyaSmith-rb2hp]

Thanks for mentioning the coffee. I will stop my 3 per day de-cafe. Appreciate your sharing this.

[@ilonaghine-dgs-6158]

I am an avid coffee drinker and I too noticed that it aggravates my GERD (or Hiatal hernia - I also have that)

[@ravip515]

Its very very useful information..

[@surinderchowdhury]

Thank you Dr. Stafford for this highly informative video and thank you for emphasizing the role of non drug strategies. I can tell from personal experience that mediation hasa profoundeffect on any kind of inflammation.

[@eliaspan112]

Great presentation

[@newenglandtrucker6049]

Thank you for all info. I’m going to try and wean myself off. I’ve been on them for 10yrs. And if I have to stop drinking alcohol I will. 🙏

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

What you need right now is a long rest and and a diet of fruit along side with some herbal drinks which will heal your stomach faster, I can send you some herbal product that are fast healers of the stomach

[@Lizmiller280]

Great presentation. Many thanks. You may wish to consider the impact of large fibroid that could cause pressure on the stomach.

[@StanfordHealthLibrary]

informative video.

[@johnrowinski9]

Well done

[@IzzyCreaciones]

I have acid reflux and really sucks. Acid reflux makes my magnesium to get so low I feel dizzy and can’t breathe. I can’t workout and so confused about what I can eat. I have deal with this for almost 2 years

[@lindal6297]

Wonderful video!

[@ellardclost5039]

Only 42 likes in what is a very important video for peopke suffering from this.

[@ilonaghine-dgs-6158]

Thank you! Very good information.

[@damian-795]

I have been on PPi`s for 25 years. I am( was) a healthy male, healthy weight but got reflux way back then due to life style like drinking and occasional smoking. Now I cant come off them because I get immediate acid hypersecretion which is very painful and dangerous ( barrettes oesophagus etc ) . Also, I broke my ankle very easily and think maybe my bone has suffered due to the meds. Its horrible .

[@boe1956]

My Gerd progressed to Barrett's Esophagus😔 and I just stopped the PPI's due to horrible side effects in my belly and bowels...whole digestive system issues. 5 days out...its so hard I am experiencing such bad acid, running to sink to spit it out when it comes up my throat. I haver tried several things lately to stop it...which I believe there is no way to stop it completely, but just ease it some. I take Lily Of The Valley Aloe Vera gel with the inner fillet, at least 4-5 times a day for its cooling and soothing effect and PH properties, Papaya chewable Enzyme's 4 at once daily, An alginate product called Reflux Gourmet, chew gum in between bought at health food store, Digestive Enzymes with Betaine HC two each meal that has protein, also drinking Alkaline water..I am only seeing a 50% change in acid attacks. I'm afraid to do the Apple Cider Vinegar, because my esophagus is already burning from tissue damage, like open wounds and the ACV may irritate it or burn it more. Healing esophagus at this point is not possible, irreversible damage. Please everyone, try to help your Gerd BEFORE it gets to this, because you won't like having Barrett's one bit and it leads to cancer for some people. If only I knew it was that serious of a condition before hand, so I could take better measure to not get it. Now I will have to be on an alkaline diet for life, eat very small meals, get rid of all the chocolate, coffee and eat blander, softer foods. These things help a fraction, but not good enough to protect from further damage. Acid still finds it's way at times back up. Let this be a warning not to play around with this condition..there is only one way it can go ....downhill. Best wishes all!!!

[@gaylemathews1327]

I had same issue re getting of ppi's. I used ppi granules to reduce very slowly. Once off them I had acupuncture. Yes there is science behind this and it worked. I don't eat foods that trigger me eg. saturated fat, full fat dairy, chocolate or wine. If I drink it will be a gin and tonic. I take rennies which is just calcium and magnesium to reduce stomach acid if I have eaten out. On occasion I use DGL licorice to coat my stomach if I feel stomach issues coming on.

[@ingridsanne5234]

What about fasting and GERD? Is there any science or experience out there? Someone who got rid of GERD with fasting?

[@joyshuman2727]

stomach heals while it is not being used during the fast

[@angelakindon9839]

Thank you so very much!

[@StanfordHospital]

You're very welcome!

[@navin221]

Thanks Doctor 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@phinehasfenne]

Great Information, a little slow and long but defiantly worth saving for future reference. Thanks Doc! 👍👍👍

[@cynthiavrodriquez2199]

Can enzymes work?

[@BinanceUSD]

I'm constantly clearing my throat

[@wildlifeview]

I have had constant burning and muscle tightness after GB removal. They are guessing functional with scans, pills.and proceddure. They put me on PPI did not do much. I had restriction they stretched. I had gastritis on throat scan. How do I get rid of this pain. Pregabalin and low antidepressant are not cutting it. I weigh 142. I'D love to hear your ideas:)

[@shawnmarieVnutrition]

KETO put me into full remission in about 60 days. Check out Ken Berry MD. He will teach you how to heal your gerd without a gallbladder. He has many vids here on youtube.

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I completely relate to your journey with GERD. It can be challenging finding the right solution. For me, after trying numerous health products, I found that traditional medication derived from nature has been the most effective in healing my stomach quickly. Nature truly provides some powerful remedies! you can contact me for more information on natural product i have used to help cure my GERD.

[@deedee-ny1dd]

⁠@@SteveHill-yg1to Hey Can you please contact me on natural remedies that can help heal and cure Gerd. I have been suffering over 6years and I had my gallbladder removed also. The symptoms are still there and lately i have been suffering everyday. Thanks

[@tightknot01]

MY husband suffers from Gerd. He gets attacked at night, and he gets up all of a sudden because of difficulty breathing, and it's scary until he starts coughing and gets the burn on his trout, etc... So recently, he started keto diet and takes apple cider vinegar. These changes of diet seem to reduce his severity of his attacks and symptoms. Is it possible, though, that Gerd sufferres has a low acid in their stomach, therefore the sufferer need to balance the acid in their stomach and in doing so will help to relax the sphincter of the oesophagus? I am not a doctor, but I want to help my husband, so I will have to understand the level of acid in the stomach and the relaxation of the sphincter. How do these health mechanisms in the stomach work or correlated? Is it like a car that if the engine uses the wrong fuel eventually gets broken? Please explain!

[@rodrigobalibalita12]

If nothing else works, try using red apple delicious for a few days. It worked for me and my wife and the problem never came back.

[@shawnmarieVnutrition]

I had the exact same middle of the night symptoms. Stay on keto -- my severe gerd went into complete remission after about 60 days on the diet. Also, be sure to eat at least 3 hrs before bed. I also raised my headboard using bricks to elevate my head. Gravity helps! If I go back to the SAD diet for more than a few days, it comes back. Not worth it -- I will stay keto for life!

[@emsea1658]

can i ask what is his meat consumption is like? to me it's not easy to cut out meat like is recommended. there is almost no other foods with its nutrition density

[@sieunhau1]

You don’t need apple cider , keto diet is way enough. I am chronic gerd victim (shortness of breath) is the most annoying thing to me.

[@sieunhau1]

@@shawnmarieVnutritionyup, I figured it out randomly. I only ate protein, a little bit of carbs from fruits, vegetables, the symptoms were gone as long as I kept ketonic diet.Dont know why and how lol :))).

[@skpandian9906]

As you say I am taking ACV and ginger juice I have been fine for a month now I am having a lot of trouble for two or three days now difficulty in breathing I feel like there is something wrong near my heart due to which I am not able to eat properly body is getting very thin what is the solution

[@debbiec6216]

@@venkat9117 I can't take ACV because of erosion esophagus . Thank you for mentioning it . I know one thing isn't good for anyone , Process Foods causes many different sickness . I went to Organic foods and I don't eat a lot of food anyways , I fill up fast , even though I do eat slowly , for each bite , I count to 50 . I don't drink water , 30 minutes AFTER I eat my food. I either stand up, walk around , after I eat my food, I heard sitting to much isn't good for the stomach after eating , this one guy a few weeks ago , had an extreme long comment about all this , and I been searching for this comment , because it was important for everyone to read. it must of been 20 pages long , and this is no joke . I do so much research , reading , commenting , etcc , just to understand all this and I have other people , I know who has Acid Reflux , but they are clueless to what's going on . They don't do any research on this topic at all . I have heard , but I don't know how true it is , if you don't fix Acid Reflux , you can die from it . Well I want to live , I have two little granddaughters who needs their granny.

[@Health-is-Wealth92]

I’m suffering from gerd which is worsened by delayed gastric emptying terrible

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

What you need right now is a long rest and and a diet of fruit along side with some herbal drinks which will heal your stomach faster, I can send you some herbal product that are fast healers of the stomach

[@Health-is-Wealth92]

@@SteveHill-yg1to yes send some names

[@veronicascott1477]

I've read that Gerd can be caused by not enough acid in your stomach, is that true?

[@andreasvukman]

Nobody knows. Some say yes some say no.

[@praguecr]

The answer is absolutely yes.PPI's are almost never neeeded simply need watch what you eat i.e. caffeine, etc and take some natural supplement like DGL licorice.

[@deecastillo7133]

I take apple cider vinegar "capsules" NOT liquid on an empty stomach at night n it helps tremendously! Also alkaline water helps.

[@CTX50]

​@@deecastillo7133why not liquid at night?

[@praguecr]

Please read my comment again. I was not offering medical advice whatsoever. Omeprazole is the 9th most prescribed drug in the USA. Some of these patients and i believe many are blocking the acid long term (over 1 month) with PPI. This is dangerous. So I am asking why the presetation did not spend some time discussing the possibility of not enough acid in the stomach and cause the sphinter to remain open.@@PedroKing99

[@gaylenelouden6970]

Very good explanation. Ive found caffine drinks make it worse and for me wheat flour. Ive had gerd for 20yrs now and try hard to keep off PPIs but have to resort to using them every few weeks especially when i go away on holidays. It really is a fulltime problem. I do have z snall hernia and wonder if i could have surgery for the hernia if this would cure the heartburn?? I think the worst part is the insomnia. Thankyou Dr.

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

What you need right now is a long rest and and a diet of fruit along side with some herbal drinks which will heal your stomach faster, I can send you some herbal product that are fast healers of the stomach.

[@maxsmart8954]

Have you checked for peptic ulcer?

[@guymilner4721]

My oesophagus doesn’t work so don’t think I could have the op. Does your oesophagus work? The linx op could work but is your hernia hiatus?

[@szfehler]

Super helpful video! Thank you so much!

[@StanfordHospital]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephenstorti5225]

what about surgery

[@NoNopeAndNo]

Nissen fundoplication surgery can create gross side effects such as inability or struggle to belch and vomit, thus creating further bloating and other major medical conditions... See short and longterm reviews from patients. Yet some have experienced success.

[@Chevalier_de_Pas]

And it only works for 10 years or so. And then a second operation is much less successful.

[@gc8328]

PPI + H2 cured my GERD but it gave me morning nausea which in my opinion is even worse

[@yodaog__5536]

What about frequent burping? I got diagnosed gerd and duodenitis. You didn’t mention in the gerd symptoms. Please

[@anhphan-gw9pt]

Dear doctor, can you explain about acute esophagitis due to GERD, thank you!

[@aefetner]

What about the theory that insufficient acid in the stomach (over pH 3.0) could cause the LES to stay open allowing regurgitation into the esophagus?

[@hawthorne1504]

Short term use: 3 to 12 weeks?

[@sandeepmuthane6040]

Sir, can we able to burp or omit after linx surgery?

[@sandraross-l1t]

thank you so much! I have heard that food allergies has much to do with GERD... been on Pantoprazole 40mg 2xd down to 1 tab a day,afyer 2 yeats now have horrible gas and believe its dietary .... all from PPI any ideas?

[@zeeshan1550]

ppi works well for me i m also taking since 2 years

[@cristalumati]

take strong probiotics

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

I completely relate to your journey with GERD. It can be challenging finding the right solution. For me, after trying numerous health products, I found that traditional medication derived from nature has been the most effective in healing my stomach quickly. Nature truly provides some powerful remedies! you can contact me for more information on natural product i have used to help cure my GERD.

[@danielbf0977]

Is there a known mechanism that is causing the LES muscle to not work properly?

[@Health-is-Wealth92]

Smoking, overeating, alcohol, sleeping on full stomach

[@slicktalk98]

Low hydrocloric stomach acid or vitamin d3 deficiency

[@BobSmith-fx9sz]

Probably (1) nerve: ⬆️ parasympathetic ("Vagus") and/or ⬇️ sympathetic Or (2) a trigger happy 'Spontaneous Transient LES Relaxation'

[@abbasessi]

Hital hernia

[@caramelo8615]

I read about magnesium suplementation helping to keep the lower esophagus sphincter closed. Is It true?

[@randomchubbygirl]

Did u find the answer?

[@caramelo8615]

@@randomchubbygirl no

[@emsea1658]

if you don't take magnesium supplement it is most likely you are deficient anyways. try magnesium taurate or glycinate 100% chelated

[@gaylemathews1327]

I use rennies. They are calcium and magnesium. They work if you do it at the first sign of stomach issues. They reduce acid and relieve acid reflux.

[@CB-wq9wp]

What worked for me: 1. Enzymes with every meal and snack. 2. Greatly reduce coffee, soda, fried and spicy food. 3. Aloe vera juice.

[@bensmithip4]

Hi can i ask what enzymes you used?

[@CB-wq9wp]

@@bensmithip4 Vitacost brand enzymes, along with HCL capsules. I take 3 capsules of the enzymes along with 3 capsules of HCL with each meal.

[@sandraross-l1t]

great ?,,,all these sires tell you to take pills but not which brand,some work some dont,if people have answers please share@@bensmithip4

[@krishmusic7570]

What enzymes did you take?

[@CB-wq9wp]

Vitacost brand enzymes, and Doctors Best brand Betaine HCL, 3 capsules of each with every meal.

[@benibobobmanuel2026]

From Nigeria

[@SusanSprenkel-bp6ke]

Do you pre probiotic and pro probiotic help with acid reflux and Hurd do you recommend

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I completely relate to your journey with GERD. It can be challenging finding the right solution. For me, after trying numerous health products, I found that traditional medication derived from nature has been the most effective in healing my stomach quickly. Nature truly provides some powerful remedies! you can contact me for more information on natural product i have used to help cure my GERD.

[@jubilee1819]

​@@SteveHill-yg1tohow

[@GailScheuerman-jf3dg]

Where are you located?

[@murimurimrui]

Sounds like with PPI, people will need to take multivitamin supplements to ensure their micro nutrients are met.

[@reallife231a]

40:30 PPI

[@drshabanaabrar1107]

But no one is giving permanent solutions

[@Jerry-zx7rf]

after 10 years i learned that acid reflux causing my burning eyes and mouth and even my ringing ears and my short of breath and even burning joints head and face pressure i actually had a nissan surgery which actually made it worse meds does not help high dose vitamin d and watching what i eat does

[@franhar8292]

I don't understand and hope someone will tell me. I wake up with a burning tongue and my esophagus hurting. Why would I wake up with it but not have it during the night. Any thoughts about this would be appreciated.

[@emsea1658]

I dont know sorry. But you should see a doctor

[@franhar8292]

Appreciate the advise, not being smart. Just haven't been able to find a doctor that really helps you with anything. Seems like doctors are great at emergency stuff but day to day illness like gout, neuropathy, acid reflux, arthritis they just really aren't able to help you. Thank you though.

[@joyshuman2727]

try sleeping propped up do not eat in the evening try to have an early eating window as you intermittent fast

[@franhar8292]

Thank you - things I've been doing for years - but doesn't help, but thank you for your reply!!@@joyshuman2727

[@wengeksey2310]

hi , I suffer from waking up with esophagus irritating too. have you found solution yet to this ? please if can you share

[@stevenjackson5106]

I suffer from GERD since my childhood.. I have the worst bad breath in the world... I cannot speak close to people... I tried every way to cure it.. Nothing helps actually... Help me! Please.......😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@pritthisbanerjee9151]

I dont know where are you from, i'm from India, I have chronic hyper acidity and GERD problem for last 8 years. it is very sever, Homeopathy medicines can reduce the symptoms can give great relief, I have been almost resistant to pantropazol, omeprazol, or antacids, but homeo medicines work great, like Robinia mother, carbo veg 30..

[@stevenjackson5106]

@@pritthisbanerjee9151 I am from Uzbekistan, what kind of medicine would you recommend? And are there any home remedies?

[@rodrigobalibalita12]

Try eating red apple delicious for a few days to get rid of acid reflux. That is what my wife and I used to treat acid reflux and the problem never came back.

[@stevenjackson5106]

@@rodrigobalibalita12 should I just eat red apples? How many apples should I eat per day?

[@karencoghlan9334]

You might want to be checked for H. pylori infection causes very bad breath and pain like gerd. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)

[@hc4151]

Gerd makes me wish i was never born.

[@semanawitkibrom5430]

I have Gerd makes me lose haptit l am very tired all the time no energy heart burn all day and l feel like something stoke my throat my skin got dark l also have cough every time I eat and drink l am 38 l am a mommy of 4 little kids am really scared lts not a cancer 😢 did anyone have the same semtioms ?

[@robixbiinabaibe]

​@@semanawitkibrom5430 ur not alone ,I hope u recovering

[@rodrigobalibalita12]

My wife and I got rid of it by eating red apple delicious for a few days. It was totally gone and never came back.

[@veronicascott1477]

Go to your doctor and request an Endoscopy..simple procedure..they take biopsies of suspicious looking tissue.

[@veronicascott1477]

If you're on PPI's with no relief maybe you don't have enough stomach acid and that is the problem. Go to your doctor and talk to him/her about it...get a second opinion if necessary

[@OliviaEmma-j5w]

For over 6 years I been battling with smelly bad breath (halitosis) and the embarrassment that follows is too much but here I'm today so excited to be able to get rid of it Dr Emovon on KZbin channel.❤❤

[@EvgeniiaDolinenko]

Tomato sauce is my enemy number 1. Agree 100%

[@angelakindon9839]

Can Parkinson’s also delay motility?

[@lurlinbudda2728]

How long to tolerate this before seeking professional help?

[@JustOneHitman]

Thank you drohanon for your kindness towards humanity am very grateful that i was able to get rid of my bad breath problem with the help of your supplement i really appreciate your kindness….😷

[@meekoosh]

Chocolate or milk chocolate? Be more specific

[@tonyaturner2762]

What about esophagus spasms? I've never had any trouble with acid reflux or anything. It's been 8+ weeks since I've been able to really eat anything. 1 day I was eating normal and the next day I couldn't eat anything. The bits of times I've been able to eat anything has been 1-4 ounces once in awhile. I don't understand and doctors haven't done anything other than stretching esophagus and prescribed prilosec. Which in the past week since that was done, I still haven't been able to eat. They said barium pill went down fine but barium liquid coated and area around the upper chest and the rest went down. All I was told was esophagus is "dysfunctional". I'm not getting help and it's not getting better.

[@Enoch-n7d]

Do you have swallowing problem?

[@tonyaturner2762]

@@Enoch-n7d yes

[@tonyaturner2762]

@@Enoch-n7d I feel like there's pressure built up too. Like I have trouble burping since all of this started in February. I have had esophagus stretched 2 times this year after it all started but it's still not 100% back to eating. I've been able to eat soft food or baby food maybe a few times a week otherwise I've been drinking shakes but sometimes the meal replacement shakes feel like it either sits in stomach or goes right thru and still feel like I'm starving

[@Enoch-n7d]

@@tonyaturner2762I can understand your pain, start praying to Lord Jesus Christ with all your heart

[@tonyaturner2762]

@@Enoch-n7d thank you! I definitely do 🙌

[@naufalfadhli1969]

hey guys, try a kneeling position where your head on the floor palms on the floor, where your stomach position is higher than your head, i find it can soothe my gerd symptoms a bit, maybe this position can train our LES muscle becomes stronger. Besides, im muslim i do this position everyday in my prayer, what do you think doc?

[@Health-is-Wealth92]

When I do this I feel the liquid coming down throat

[@rodrigobalibalita12]

If nothing else works, try eating red apple delicious for a few days, It worked for me and my wife and the problem never came back.

[@Yahwehonly]

​@rodrigobalibalita12 An apple a day keeps the dr away! Only delicious red ones? I like Kefer and Sauerkraut for probiotics!

[@SteveHill-yg1to]

What you need right now is a long rest and and a diet of fruit along side with some herbal drinks which will heal your stomach faster, I can send you some herbal product that are fast healers of the stomach

[@joeyfring]

@@rodrigobalibalita12be more specific please like how many a day and in the morning or when?

[@lisaflores8801]

I feel like its to late for me

[@gfdthree1]

Try carnivore

[@susanwatts6702]

Gout

[@drshabanaabrar1107]

What nonsense u always write...there no dr Emovon onU tube...layer

[@busaraporn10]

#bro #meme

[@SF-rl7hl]

This guy is just another Sanford phd with no MD experience?

[@cathystraka9531]

dont agree i just cut out animal protien and its gone you docters no little to nothing

[@Gamvrelis]

I ended my 2.5 year vegan journey 2 months ago and started eating animal protein and saturated fat but still eat vegetables. However, experiencing severe burning in throat - first time ever. Is there anything else that you’ve done with your diet (added or eliminated) to heal from gerd/LPR?

[@NoNopeAndNo]

Vegetarian and vegan diets will not cure your symptoms, been there done that for years. Best wishes to all suffering🤞

[@zibi8536]

Being vegetarian gave me GERD

[@Meanwoman666]

Thank you!