Homeopathy Treatment For GERD

What is GERD?

Homeopathy treatment for GERD begins with understanding the condition at its root. GERD, short for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, is a chronic digestive disorder in which stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus — the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach. Under normal circumstances, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a muscular valve located at the junction of the stomach and esophagus, closes firmly once food passes through. However, in individuals with GERD, this valve fails to close completely or relaxes at the wrong time, allowing harsh stomach acid to escape upward into the esophagus. Unlike occasional acid reflux, which most people experience from time to time, GERD is a persistent condition that occurs frequently and, if left untreated, can cause inflammation, discomfort, and long-term damage to the esophageal lining.

Gerd Symptoms

The major symptom observed in GERD patients is heartburn. This can occur during or after eating or sometimes suddenly without caution. Other symptoms include

• Regurgitation
• Acid taste in the mouth
• Trouble or pain while swallowing
• Dry cough – sometimes chronic
• Lump in the throat
• Ear pain and irritation
• Recurring vomiting and nausea
• Excessive saliva, Chest pain, and Sore throat – these are less frequent

GERD is mostly observed in adults. Though it is difficult to detect in children and infants, some symptoms in them indicate the presence of GERD, such as frequent vomiting, burping, or belching, weight loss, lack of appetite etc.

What is the cause of GERD

Some of the causes, conditions, and risk factors that can lead to GERD are

• Obesity or being overweight
• Smoking and alcohol consumption
• Pregnancy
• Dietary changes
• Lack of physical activity
• Regularly lying down immediately after meals

Certain conditions and diseases, like lower esophageal sphincter abnormalities, hiatal hernias, and abnormal esophagus contractions, can also lead to GERD.