Question:
WHAT IS GERD?
— [Anonymous] (posted on June 1, 2001)
June 1, 2001
Gerd is Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. "It occurs when acid
contents of the stomach wash back up(reflux)into the esophagus(food
tube)". "The source of the problem seems to be laxity in the
muscle seperating the esophagus from the stomach which normally opens to
allow food to pass into the stomach but otherwise remains tightly
shut". This info. I got from the Harvard Guide to Women's Health. I
had surgery in Aug. 2000 for Acid Reflux and GERD. THis is something that
shouldn't be messed around with. I was under supervision and mine turned
into Barretts Esophagus which is a precancerous condition of the esophagus.
It's when the lining of the esophagus begins to change like that of the
stomach. I also developed a Hiatal Hernia with mine. I am now monitored
yearly for changes in the esophagus. I would urge anyone who experiences
heartburn 2 or more times a week to have it checked out. This can become
something very serious if left untreated. None of the medications helped
me. Best of luck
— Linda M.
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