GERD

• Is a condition in which the stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the esophagus (food pipe).

  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• GERD can irritate the food pipe and cause heartburn and other symptoms
• CAUSES:

  • coffee, tomatoes, alcohol, chocolate, and fatty or spicy foods.
  • overweight.
  • Smoking
  • Indigestion and heartburn in pregnancy
  • Stress and anxiety
  • increase progesterone and estrogen.
• Signs and Symptoms:

  • A burning sensation in your chest (heartburn), usually after eating, which might be worse at night or while lying down
  • Backwash (regurgitation) of food or sour liquid
  • Upper abdominal or chest pain
  • dysphagia
  • Sensation of a lump in your throat
• MEDICAL INTERVENTION:

  • OTC and prescription medicines such as antacids, proton pump inhibitors.
  • Surgery (Fundoplication)
  • Weight-loss surgery, also called metabolic and bariatric surgery
• Promoting Optimal Nutritional Balance

  1. Assess the patient for dietary history intake

  2. Eating patterns

  3. The importance of eating

  4. Potentials for where dietary exercises can be limited