Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes, symptoms, homeopathic medicine & treatment

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is related to stomach acidity that moves back to the esophagus. When we eat food our esophagus (food pipe) carries it to the stomach. At the lower end of the esophagus, an esophageal sphincter is present that opened and allows food to enter the stomach and then close to avoid moving back of food. But sometimes the esophageal sphincter is weakened or damaged due to some causes and acid of the stomach starts moving back to the esophagus. This acid reflux cause heartburn and burning pain behind the sternum. Homeopathic medicine for GERD cures all the symptoms and manages their symptoms accurately. In this blog, we will discuss Homeopathic medicine and treatment for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Types of GERD:

Based on symptoms GERD is classified into two types: 

• Erosive reflux disease (ERD)
• Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD)

Erosive reflux disease (ERD): In this condition esophageal mucosa is damaged due to stomach acid.

Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD): In this condition esophageal mucosa is not damaged due to stomach acid.

Causes of GERD:

There are some main causes of GERD are the following:

• Overweight: obesity is known as the mother of all diseases. It is also a main cause of GERD. This is due to excessive fat in the abdomen increasing internal pressure on the stomach. This internal pressure leads to the backflow of acid into the esophagus. 
• Smoking: People who are smoking have a greater risk to get GERD. In tobacco, nicotine is present that allows acid reflux to the esophagus. This is because nicotine relaxes and weakened the esophageal sphincter, which helps to stop backflow. 
• Pregnancy: A pregnant women have more chance to get GERD and heartburn. In this fetus growth, may lead to internal pressure that causes GERD. Another reason is hormonal changes that relax the esophageal sphincter may lead to GERD.
• Hiatus hernia: Hiatus hernia may also increase the risk of GERD. It is the swelling of the upper part of the stomach. It weakened the esophageal sphincter and leads to GERD. 
• Some exercises: Some extreme exercises such as bending, and hanging also cause GERD. These exercises relax the esophageal sphincter and may lead to a backflow of acid in the stomach. After eating,  intensive workouts also increase the chances of GERD. 

Symptoms of GERD:

According to research, Heartburn is the most common symptom in all patients with GERD. GERD symptoms vary in different patients. Some other common symptoms are the following:

• Chronic heartburn: In GERD patients, heartburn occurs 2 or 3 times a week. It may be worse at night. People having chronic heartburn for a long time may lead to a cancerous disease known as Barrett’s esophagus.
• Acid regurgitation: This is also the common cause of GERD. In this condition, a patient feels an acid or sour taste in the mouth.
• Chest pain: Chest pain also indicates GERD. This symptom needs a quick examination otherwise it is worse for causing serious disease.
• Belching: GERD patient may also feel belching. It is due to acid reflux and may cause a bad taste in the mouth. 
• GERD symptoms in children: Children’s GERD symptoms are vomiting, avoiding food and continuous crying, and difficulty in breathing. Other symptoms such as hoarse throat, sour taste in the mouth, choking, and difficulty in sleeping.
• Other symptoms: Another common symptom of GERD is Coughing. Especially it is worse at night and frequent coughing may lead to chest pain. Other symptoms are difficulty in swallowing, hoarse and sour throat due to acid reflux.  

Homeopathic medicine and treatment for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Homeopathic medicine and treatment for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are natural ways without any side effects. These are used as antiacids that decrease the acidity of the stomach, duodenum, and esophagus. Homeopathic medicine can minimize the signs of GERD and cure the main reason for the problem. Some of the best homeopathic medicine for GERD are the following:

Iris Versicolor: (Homeopathic medicine and treatment for GERD)

Iris Versicolor is also a top recommended medicine for GERD. This is prepared from a plant known as the blue flag. This is helpful in heartburn, burning of the throat, nausea, sour vomiting, and belching is the key feature to use this medicine. Iris Versicolor is prescribed for a headache due to acidity.

Robinia:

Robinia is a highly recommended homeopathic medicine for GERD. This is prepared from a plant known as the yellow locust. This is used for intense sour belching, heartburn, and vomiting due to the acidity of the stomach. These conditions are maybe worse at night or lying down.

Arsenic Album:

Arsenic Album is a homeopathic medicine for GERD with the burning sensation and swallowing in the throat. It is also used for water brash, heartburn, and nausea. This is also recommended for inflammation of the esophagus.

Natrum Phos: 

Natrium Phos is prescribed for GERD with difficulty swallowing and heartburn. This is also helpful for waterbrash, sour belching, and sour vomiting.

Calcarea Carb:

Calcarea Carb is recommended for GERD with a sour taste and watery fluid in the mouth. Other symptoms include bitter slime, heartburn, sour vomiting, and sour belches.

Carbo Veg:

Carbo Veg is also the best medicine for GERD with bloating and heartburn. Other symptoms are burning pain in the throat and intensive sour belching after drinking or eating.

 Phosphorus:

Phosphorus is used for GERD when there is racking, hard, and dry cough appears. Other related symptoms are sour belching, heartburn, sour vomiting, and acid liquid in the mouth.

Nux Vomica: 

Nux Vomica is indicated for GERD with a gastric cough that worsens at night and sour vomiting. In this painful swallowing and burning of the throat may occur.

Pulsatilla Nigricans:

Pulsatilla Nigricans are prepared from a plant known as windflower. It is used recommended for GERD when acid reflux is triggered by fatty food. This is also helpful in heartburn, nausea, and waterbrash.

Sulphuric Acid:

Sulphuric Acid is prescribed for GERD with sour belching. Other symptoms are sour vomiting, nausea, and heartburn, after eating.

Conclusion:

    Homeopathic treatment and medicine can be a great way to reduce GERD. If you are looking for an alternative to traditional medicine, homeopathy may be the right choice for you. Dr. Qammar Kammal is a qualified homeopath and can help you find the right treatment for you. Follow Dr. Qammar Kammal on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and advice on homeopathic treatment.