Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

GERD is a common disease among young people all over the world. It is also understood as heartburn or acidity by many.

Your local doctor or gastroenterologist is likely to prescribe you antacids, H2 blockers besides some suggestions on lifestyle, smoking, and drinks.

You need more than that, because for how long you would keep consuming antacids from over the counter?

Homeopathy has medicines that are prescribed based on your lifestyle, food habits, work pattern, sleep pattern, emotional pattern, etc. These medicines work at a much deeper level.

Causes of GERD

There are multiple causes responsible for initiating GERD, and different causes may be functioning in different individuals or even in the same individual at different times. The most common causes responsible for GERD have been listed below:

  • Functional Abnormalities of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter

    • Abnormally weak contractions of the sphincter
    • Abnormal relaxations of the sphincter

    Both of the above contribute to increased chances of backflow of the stomach contents into the esophagus.

  • Hiatus Hernia

    A condition in which there is protrusion of the stomach up into the opening normally occupied by the esophagus in the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the chest (thoracic) cavity from the abdomen).

  • Abnormal Esophageal Contractions

    Co-ordinated esophageal contractions cause the forward movement of food from the esophagus into the stomach. When the wave of contraction is defective, the refluxed acid is not pushed back into the stomach and it can cause damage to the lining of the esophagus.

  • Delayed Emptying Of The Stomach

    When food remains in the stomach for a longer duration, the stomach is distended for a longer time and this increases the chances of reflux of the stomach contents.

Medical conditions, dietary habits, and other things are also contributing factors for GERD.

Homeopathic Treatment for GERD

The best results in GERD treatment can be achieved if the strategic treatment is targeted at the roots of GERD as well as the symptoms. The homeopathic treatment addresses precisely the same. Homeopathic has been found to be extremely effective for GERD.

Most patients observe notable improvement in about six weeks. Patients require being treated for about eight to ten months. Results vary from patient to patient. The medicines are absolutely safe and free from any side effects.

Duration of Treatment

The total length of treatment varies from case to case, depending on the following factors:

  • Duration of GERD
  • Underlying factors
  • Extent of the disease
  • Current medication (if or not habit-forming)
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