Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease that happens when stomach acid, or even bile back flows (refluxes) into the food pipe, which is called the esophagus. The flow back of acid irritates the lining of the esophagus and results in signs and symptoms of GERD (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Signs and Symptoms of GERD includes: Signs and symptoms of GERD includes but not limited to, heartburn- A burning sensation in your chest which often sometimes
GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. This happens when acid from your stomach backs up into your esophagus. The acid backs up when the muscle around the bottom of the lower esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter) either becomes weak or does not close normally and the acid leaks out. As the acid backwashes into the esophagus the lining in the lower esophagus can become irritated an start to become narrow (esophageal stricture) as well as sores can form which causes bleeding (esophageal
Erika Joyce Domagas BIO 2060 LD07 Professor Klein November 20, 2016 PBL Extra Credit: Doc, Is It My Heart? 1. I diagnose Robert with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on his history and examination. GERD is commonly associated with acid reflux, but they are not the same thing. Acid reflux is an action that occurs in the disease. GERD is a condition when contents in the stomach travel back into the esophagus and create heartburn, a burning feeling in the chest and even throat (“What Is
What is GERD? The term GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which occurs when your stomach contents come back up into your esophagus (NIDDK). The gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus while reflux refers to the back flow of acidic or nonacidic contents in the stomach. One symptom of GERD that is commonly known is heartburn, which is when you have a sense of burning in your chest after eating and lasts from either several minutes or hours. Heartburn or GERD can most likely
Coke, Soda Pop, Soft Drink, there’s so many names for this sugary beverage everyone loves, and there’s also so many reasons as to how it’s bad for one’s health and why one shouldn’t drink it. Drinking this sugary beverage can cause diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and even tooth decay. It can also affect one’s bones, stomach, and skin. There’s also a whole lot more things soda does to affect one’s health. A major problem with drinking soda is that it can lead to diabetes. Diabetes rates have almost
can both be cured by a drug called antacids. Antacids can be used for people who are suffering heartburn or discomfort in the stomach. Antacids help correct the pH balance in your stomach by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. “Tummy” aches, acid reflux, and heartburn occasionally be relieved by antacids. ("How antacids work," ) Antacids reduces the amount of acid produced by the stomach. They can help relieve heartburn. There are many different types of nonprescription acid reducers in stores. Different
Acid Reflux affects the digestive system. There is valve at the entrance of your stomach, which is a ring of muscle called the LES (Lower esophageal sphincter). Normally, the LES closes as soon as food passes through it. If the LES doesn’t close all the way or opens often, acid produced by your stomach can move up into your esophagus. This can cause symptoms such as burning chest pain called heartburn. If this happens more than twice a week, you have acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal
of a burning sensation in his chest, increased salivation, and difficulty in swallowing. He is having difficulty breathing and feels the presence of a "lump in his throat." The diagnosis is gastroesophageal reflux disease. Explain. •Jose symptoms is derived from a disorder called Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurring in the digestive system with the consumption of food, irritating the esophagus generally causing notable clinical symptoms such as the following: vomiting, chronic cough, angina
and has slowly developed glaucoma. Patient is fond of spicy and fried food which has initiated some health issues. Due to daily heartburn from spicy food, the mucus lining of esophagus has been exposed to stomach acids which has led to Gastroesophageal reflux disease. The high fat and fried has caused the patient to have high blood lipids. The unhealthy life style of patient has steered him in the direction of hypertension due to lack of physical activity. For type II Diabetes, patient takes metformin
to the development of hiatus hernia. It occurs when the stomach bulges into the diaphragm. Symptoms of Heartburn Heartburn can be another kind of digestive disorder and can be a symptom itself of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is an acid reflux, a medical condition that causes heartburn. By knowing the symptoms it can actually help you to get earlier treatments. • A burning sensation in the chest that develops behind the breastbone or more commonly known as sternum
the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and stomach. The lower GI tract includes the small and large intestines and anus. The accessory organs of digestions are the gallbladder, liver and pancreas. Diseases that may occur in upper and lower GIT can be divided as oesophageal diseases, gastric diseases and intestinal diseases. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding originates in the first part of the GIT, affecting the esophagus, stomach or duodenum. The symptoms of upper GI bleeding are hematemesis, coffee ground vomiting
Patient Case Care Study Today’s nursing environment is in a constant state of change as Canada’s healthcare environments continue to become increasingly complex (Brunt, 2005). This increased complexity can be attributed in part to new technology becoming increasingly integrated into healthcare, the growing Canadian older adult population, and the financial limitations currently being experienced by healthcare system (Brunt, 2005). In order for nurses to continue to provide quality care to Canada’s
The Oesophagus The oesophagus (gullet) is the tube through which food and drink pass from the back of the throat to the stomach. It lies in the back of the chest just in front of the spine. The outer muscular layers of the oesophagus move fluid or food towards the stomach. At the lower end there is a muscular valve which prevents stomach acid from entering the gullet from below. The cancer arises
Have you ever question how to get rid of acid reflux naturally? There are numerous natural remedies available to cure this disease rather than through the use of drugs. The best thing about treating it naturally is that it will not leave you with any side effects as compared to the drugs given by doctors. However, it is wise to visit a doctor when natural remedies fail to get rid of your acid reflux. What are the symptoms of the disease? The most widespread symptom is heartburn which may extend to
6. Lansoprazole medications are drug for proton pump inhibitor. By inhibiting the amount of proton pump, it will decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach and will increase in pH. Lansoprazole is also to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, esophagitis, which is damaged esophagus due to stomach acid and other conditions that involve in excessive stomach acid. Lansoprazole, however, is not treatment for immediate heartburn. Taking lansoprazole can also increase in risk of bone
tightly closed and this allows the acid to escape and irritate the oesophagus. This is called 'acid reflux' and can cause heartburn and/or oesophagitis. Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole stop cells in the lining of the stomach from producing too much acid. This can help prevent ulcers from forming or assist the healing process. By decreasing the amount of acid, they can also help to reduce acid reflux related symptoms such as heartburn. Omeprazole belongs to the family of medications called proton
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Are you thinking of ways to stop heartburn? Well, before you take a bite of that piece of pizza, or go to your favorite buffet restaurant, learn some valuable ways to defeat heartburn. Heartburn affects 15 million Americans on a day to day basis. It's not much of a problem when people experience heartburn on occasion, it's when a person feels the symptoms on a more consistent basis (two or more days a week). People sometimes over look their symptoms thinking it's maybe something they've eaten.
which pushes more acid into the esophagus. This is especially true in the later stages of pregnancy. Heartburn usually goes away or gets better after giving birth. CAUSES Heartburn is caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus (reflux). Reflux
Cholelithiasis Miss Jennifer Heart, after many episodes of pain in the upper right quadrant of her abdomen, decreased appetite, nausea, pain in the right shoulder that radiate down her back decided to go to a local GP. Miss Jennifer has been diagnosed with gallstone with some episode of cholecystitis. Miss Heart informed the nurse that her diet has changed since she started working as a nanny and she does not know how to balance her diet. Pathophysiology For the human body to function, proper nutrition