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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Pathogenesis of GERD Lower oesophageal sphincter Acid disease Heartburn Barret's oesophagus Oesophageal Cancer Prof. Dr. Javed Iqbal Farooqi Sleep positions to reduce nocturnal acid reflux GERD (Acid Disease): How to avoid its damage during night-time sleep?
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GERD (Acid Disease): How to control symptoms? The mechanism which leads to the development of GERD. Incompetent lower oesophageal sphincter is the main cause of GERD. This video describes the factors associated with the development of GERD and main symptoms of GERD. This tutorial video describes following in the management of GERD:
- Diet modification (content and timing): 1) Avoid fatty meals, coffee, chocolate, carbonated beverages, spicy foods, acidic foods such as citrus and tomatoes, 2) Eat smaller meals, 3) Avoid meals within 2–3 hr of bedtime (late night meals and bedtime snacks)
- Body positioning with meals and while sleeping: 1) Stay upright during and after meals. 2) Sleep with elevated head of the bed and on the left-side down
- Weight management: Weight loss for overweight patients
- Stop smoking and alcohol