What Your Doctor Can do for Severe Acid Reflux

It is estimated that at once point or another, most adults will have a bout of acid reflux, more commonly known as heartburn. However severe acid reflux that continues to occur over time requires medical attention in order to get the proper diagnosis and treatment. The good news is that your doctor can prescribe medications to help control the problem or refer you to a specialist who can further examine the problem and tell you what they believe is the best course of action. There are lifestyle modifications like changing how, when and how much you eat and elevating the head of your bed that may provide relief.

Chronic acid reflux can be defined as reflux occurring two weeks or longer on most days. Symptoms may include chest pain known as heartburn, regurgitation of acid into the throat or mouth, hoarse voice, sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Individuals with reflux disease may experience one or more of these symptoms. Non-medical remedies that may help manage the discomfort include chewing sugarless gum and getting adequate water intake. Avoiding acidic and spicy foods is also a must.

Your doctor or ENT specialist may inform you that you have GERD. Many of the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease are the same as acid reflux disease. You may feel a burning in the chest, experience hoarseness of your voice, and feel like there is a lump stuck in your throat. It may feel as through food is going to get stuck on the way down. While these symptoms can be quite uncomfortable the problem can be treated before more serious complications occur.

Severe acid reflux may be a sign of GERD. If you are diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe GERD it is imperative that you follow doctor's instructions to the letter. GERD can lead to a condition known as Barrett's esophagus, and a small percentage of those with Barrett's esophagus eventually develop esophageal cancer. Luckily, between the innovative new prescriptions on the market and the high tech surgical procedures even the most troublesome cases of reflux disease can be successfully managed. Of course, the patient must do their part by avoiding trigger foods, beverages and cigarettes. Also keep a line of communication going with your doctor or ENT specialist about how you are doing.

 

 

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