Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease GERD Side Question What Causes GERD Side Question 2 How do you treat GERD By Devin Montague Why I chose it I chose it because I was diagnosed with GERD 4 years ago ID: 503057
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My Essential Question: What is GERD
Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)
Side Question: What Causes GERD
Side Question 2: How do you treat GERD
By: Devin Montague
Why I chose it: I chose it because I was diagnosed with GERD 4 years ago
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What IS GERD
GERD is a results of stomach acid moving backward from the stomach to the esophagus. This happens when (LEV).Over time GERD if not treated or a severe case it can damage the tissue along the esophagus causing inflammation and pain.Slide3
Effects of causes GERd?
There’s no specific cause doctors believe the way the LEV works affects it a lot.GERD can also cause a Hiatus Hernia.Slide4
What is a Hiatus Hernia
Some ways it can occurs is when the LEV opens at a inappropriate time. Also displacement of the LEV can occur this is called Hiatus Hernia.Slide5
Natural causes of GERD
What can make a GERD worse is obesity, drinking alcohol, Smoking, and pregnancy. Alcohol and smoking are a Very big factor in GERD.
Obesity, and Pregnancy also affect GERD.Slide6
Dietary Causes of GERD
Foods That can Irritate GERD are:Citrus fruitChocolate
Drinks or food with Caffeine Fatty and Fried Foods Garlic and onions Mint flavoringSpicy Foods
Tomato based foods, like spaghetti sauce, chili, and pizzaSlide7
How To Treat GERD
There are several was to treat GERD or slow down the process of it.Quitting smokingAvoiding alcoholLosing weight if overweight
Eating small meals Wearing loose fitting clothes Avoiding carbonated beverages Slide8
how to treat GERD pt.2
Over the counter brands like Rolaids, Maalox, Zantac, Tagamet, Pepcid, and Axid. Can help GERD from happening on a daily basis.
Surgery is not a common thing but it can happen if your case is severer. Slide9
Work Cited
1. The Cleveland Clinic FoundationIs one of the top 4 hospital in America founded in Cleveland, Ohio
2. TeensHealth.orgFounded in 1936 and devoted to improving the health of children.3. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Founded in 1964 nonprofit organization that represents over 9,000 surgeons