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GERD Risk Assessment

GERD is the acronym for gastro-esophageal reflux disease. As the name suggests, this is a condition that is characterized by the retrograde movement of the contents of the stomach into the food pipe due to weakness of the sphicter that separates the other organs. Use this interactive tool to assess your risk of suffering from this problem.

 

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  1. Do you experience an uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone that seems to be arising from the pit of the stomach?
    Yes    No

  2. Do you experience a burning sensation at the back of your throat along with sour risings?
    Yes    No

  3. Does your discomfort in the middle portion of your chest worsen after meals?
    Yes    No

  4. Do antacids provide temporary relief from your problem?
    Yes    No

  5. Have you been diagnosed with hiatus hernia in the past?
    Yes    No


It is always advisable for a person suffering from GERD to eat small and relatively bland meals. Vices like smoking and alcoholism should be stopped, and a gap of at least 3 hours must be left after a meal before lying down. Spicy, fatty, and caffeinated foods are best restricted in such cases as these mostly aggravate the discomfort associated with the problem.

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