Here
we are discussing the symptoms of GERD including
the rare ones.
Symptoms
of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD vary
from person to person. While one may complain of
heartburn, another comes up with severe chest
pain, resembling those associated with angina
pectoris or heart attack. Since symptoms depend
much on the disease condition also, an in depth
study of the topic may be helpful in linking up
the symptoms with the progression of the
disease.
One
of the principal factors that cause GERD is the
malfunctioning of the lower esophageal sphincter
or LES that leaks out acidic stomach contents into
the esophagus, due mostly to weak muscle condition
or pressure coming on to it from excessive stomach
gas collected within the stomach. However, when
the fugitive acidic residue of the stomach first
reaches the lower end of the esophagus, nothing
much happens. But as it starts climbing up and
reaches the upper level of the esophagus which is
quite sensitive, it gives rise to a burning
sensation behind the breastbone located nearer to
the heart. This proximity to the cardiac center
describes the burning sensation generated within
the esophagus as
’heartburn’.
However,
if the so called heartburn or acid reflux is left
untreated for extended periods of time, it may
lead to various complications like esophageal
stricture that narrows the esophageal tube or
creates obstruction there, causing difficulty in
swallowing. Further deterioration follows if
treatment is delayed, giving rise to Barrett’s
Esophagus which is a pre-cancerous condition
manifest by occasional bleeding, black stool,
dysphagia, as also DES (Diffuse esophageal spasm),
scleroderma due to atrophy of the esophageal
smooth muscle ± fibrosis and
esophagatitis.
But
rare symptoms of GERD occur when the acid
reaches the wind pipe, affecting the lungs, giving
rise to bronchitis, laryngitis and pneumonia. It
may also affect the vocal cords, resulting in
hoarseness and whispering syndrome that should be
treated on a priority basis. In very rare cases,
traces of the acidic contents may also reach the
sinus, causing sinus allergy dizziness, which
often immobilizes elderly people who are affected
by it. In fact, symptoms of GERD, both usual and
rare are so numerous that they may fill a full web
page.
Treating
the rare symptoms of GERD, as also the
normal ones is best possible through holistic
remedies. Did you know that the disease can happen
due to many reasons? Yes, there are many
contributing factors of acid reflux, and some of
them may even be genetic. Holistic remedies are so
effective because they treat the body as a whole,
rather than just treating the symptoms of the
ailment. Because of this approach, all the
contributing factors can be identified and they
can be treated.
Since
conventional remedies are unable to find out all
the contributing factors, the symptoms seem to go
away with treatment, but they return shortly since
some other factor might be triggering it off.
So
when you are suffering from GERD, turn to holistic
remedies for an efficient and quick
relief.
