August Heartburn Infographic v5 · Try these simple lifestyle changes to stop or minimize...
Transcript of August Heartburn Infographic v5 · Try these simple lifestyle changes to stop or minimize...
15 million Americans experience GastroEsophageal Re�ux
Disease (GERD) daily.
HEARTBURNPAIN
Relief from
A burning sensationbehind the breastbone
(Heartburn)
CommonSymptoms of
A sour taste inthe mouth
The sensation ofswallowed foodre-entering the mouth
Chest Pain Coughing
Hoarseness Dif�culty
Swallowing
GERD
What Causes GERDRe�ux occurs when the muscles in the lower end of the esophagus are abnormally weakened or relaxed, allowing stomach contents to wash
back into the esophagus. Left untreated, the re�ux can cause esophageal in�ammation which can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a condition that
increases the risk of esophageal cancer.
Try these simple lifestyle changes to stop or minimize esophageal damage and discomfort caused by GERD, even before your appointment with our doctor:
For most people heartburn occurs after:
BEGIN THE
eating alarge meal
eating lateat night
lying downshortly after
eating
eating spicy/acidic foods
drinking alcoholor caffeine
Elevate the headof your bed
Avoid trigger foods– spicy/acidic foods,
alcohol, caffeine
the DamageSTOP
Avoid large meals Don’t eat late at night
Lose weight Stop Smoking
Our highly capable specialists will provide the advanced skill, care and heartfelt compassion necessary to uncover and correct the underlying cause of your heartburn.
HEALING PROCESS
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Depending on how your symptoms display
themselves, our gastroenterologists may
recommend any of the following diagnostic
options to help them determine the extent of
any damage and the best treatment for you:
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Wireless pH Monitoring
Barium Swallow
Custom Medication and Dietary Plan
Diagnosis