Patient's question:
Doctor, hello! Recently, I've been experiencing nausea and acid reflux when eating, and everything I eat comes up in my vomit. I can't eat. After a thorough examination, I was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. How can gastroesophageal reflux disease be relieved? What causes it? Can medication help?Doctor's answer:
Gastroesophageal reflux and its complications are multifactorial, including defects in the esophagus's anti-reflux mechanisms such as lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction and abnormal esophageal body motility. Outside the esophagus, there are many functional disorders of mechanical factors, and changes in lifestyle should be considered as a fundamental measure to alleviate symptoms. Raising the head of the bed is a simple and effective method that can utilize gravity to enhance acid neutralization during deep sleep and reduce nighttime reflux. Patients with gastroesophageal reflux should quit smoking and drinking alcohol.