Keppourlive--Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or heartburn is where the condition gastric acid returned up into esophagus. This disease often be underestimated and considered such as heartburn in general. In fact GERD can be causing esophagus cancer. In America, cases of esophagus cancer increased up to 600% in the last 35 years, about 85% of them could not survive. Because of that this country set April as Esophaegeal Cancer Awareness Month..
Prevention is the main key. Knowledge is the power and early detection can be save a lot of people. If discovered still in early stage, esophagus cancer can be easily treated and cured.
Avoid eating before bed
The thing to do is prevent and overcome GERD. GERD symptoms are usually a chest pain, heartburn, bitter taste in the mouth which usually occur a few minutes until a few hours after eating. The most common cause of GERD or acid reflux ie cigarettes, alcohol, soda, coffee, chocolate, spicy foods, acidic foods, and fatty foods. GERD can also occur if we eat too much or lying down after eating. Therefore you should not go straight to bed after eating.
Gastric acid Causes Esophageal Cancer
Perhaps you are wondering, how GERD can become esophagus cancer? GERD causing gastric acid up into esophagus. The stomach acid irritates the esophagus and cause changes to the cells in the esophagus, this condition is known as Barrett's esophagus. A person with Barrett's esophagus esophagus cancer risk 30 times greater.
Therefore avoid foods and habits, as already mentioned above that may trigger GERD. Try to consume more protein, wheat, vegetables, and fruits. If you or your relatives suffer from GERD, you should consult a doctor immediately for medical treatment.
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