GERD is a common condition that causes burning pain in the chest and/or throat. Most people call this heartburn and experience it only occasionally. But acid reflux can be more severe when you’re overweight. It can even become chronic, meaning it happens often, and needs to be treated for relief of the burning sensation.
Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter, which is the muscle that connects the esophagus and the stomach, stops functioning properly. When this muscle is working as it should, it opens to allow the food you eat to pass into your stomach. Once food has moved through, the sphincter closes again to prevent the contents of the stomach from flowing backwards into your esophagus.
If you have GERD, the lower esophageal sphincter doesn’t close like it should and stomach acid flows, along with some of the food, can flow backwards into the esophagus. This acid is irritating to your esophagus and may cause pain, burning and general irritation. In some cases, vomiting may occur if there is a lot of reflux.
Symptoms of GERD
People with GERD have the familiar burning in the chest and digestive tract caused by the upward action of stomach acid. Other symptoms include:
A bitter taste in your mouth
Gassiness
Coughing
Excessive belching
Sore throat
Swallowing difficulties
Wheezing
If you are overweight or obese that can make these symptoms worse.
Your weight increases pressure inside your abdomen. The extra fat around the internal organs and inside the abdomen squeezes stomach, so more fluid travels upward into the esophagus. This makes it more likely you experience stomach acid leakage and GERD.
The added pressure also causes the sphincter that is situated inbetween the stomach and the esophagus to relax, allowing stomach acid into the esophagus. Being overweight also makes your body less efficient at emptying the stomach contents quickly.
A healthy diet supports weight loss and reduces heartburn symptoms. Pay attention to portion sizes and calorie density. Fill yourself up until you feel satisfied, and do not over eat.
Always maintain a balanced diet which contains plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy unsaturated fat. This diet contains the nutrients to support good health. Add at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily (more if you want to lose weight faster) to make sure you lose weight and avoid being overweight or obese.
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