Introduction:
Occasional heartburn is a common hassle for many human beings. However, continual (2 or greater days according to week) heartburn, acid reflux disease or specific symptoms and signs and symptoms of GERD may imply it is time to search for treatment from the Utah heartburn experts. they could rule out any greater severe ailments and help you find remedy.
Find Relief For Heartburn Pain:
Early treatment can be especially impactful for many patients suffering with GERD. Once diagnosed, we can stop the pain and start healing the damage caused by GERD. At Granite Peaks, our experienced, Board-Certified gastroenterologists are heartburn specialists. They assess your symptoms to determine a specific diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan for you.
GERD SYMPTOMS:
As with many conditions, the symptoms of GERD may be mistaken for something innocuous. However, frequency of symptoms (heartburn more than twice weekly), longevity of symptoms, the severity or the presence of more than one symptom, indicate it’s time to see a doctor.
GERD Symptoms:
- A burning sensation behind the breastbone (heartburn)
- A sour taste in the mouth
- The sensation of swallowed food re-entering the mouth
- A feeling of fullness in the back of the throat
- Chest pain
- Difficulty swallowing
- Coughing
- Hoarseness
GERD DIAGNOSIS:
As with many conditions, symptoms can be vague or hard for patients to explain, so diagnosis may take more than one step. It is also critical to be sure that GERD is truly the cause of symptoms and not something more serious.
Diagnosing GERD:
GERD signs and symptoms can mirror those of different digestive issues and the ache may be hard to accurately describe. That’s why it is crucial to seek advice from a doctor for a diagnosis. relying on how your symptoms show themselves, our gastroenterologists might also suggest any of the subsequent diagnostic alternatives to assist them determine the extent of any damage and the first-rate remedy for you:
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
- Bravo pH Monitoring
- Barium Swallow
- Custom Medication and Dietary Plan
GERD TREATMENT:
GERD can be painful and difficult to ignore. You can try these simple lifestyle changes to stop or minimize esophageal damage and discomfort caused by GERD, even before your appointment with our doctor:
- Stop the Damage
- Avoid large meals
- Don’t eat late at night
- Avoid trigger foods – spicy/acidic foods, alcohol, caffeine
- Elevate the head of your bed
- Lose weight
- Stop smoking
Begin the Healing Process
In simple cases, GERD treatment may begin by managing the reflux with medication, while other cases may require surgical repair to provide relief. In every case, our highly capable specialists will provide the advanced skill, care and heartfelt compassion necessary to uncover and correct the underlying cause of your heartburn.
