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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a digestive disorder that affects the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS), a band of smooth muscle which links your oesophagus to your stomach. Over time, long-term dysfunction in this muscle long-term can result in GORD.
A number of factors can contribute to the development of GORD, from chronic stress, to various diet and lifestyle factors.
GORD is a chronic disorder, and if it goes untreated, it can persist relentlessly for some time. The condition is associated with a whole host of uncomfortable symptoms, including acid reflux.
GORD is a condition that affects the LOS. The LOS is important as it controls what enters the stomach and, more importantly, what does, or doesn’t go back up towards your oesophagus!
If this band of smooth muscle is dysfunctional in any way, then the contents of the stomach have free reign and are able to travel back into the oesophagus, which we call acid reflux.
The oesophagus doesn’t have the same protective mechanisms in place as the stomach; therefore the strongly acidic contents of the stomach making contact with the delicate lining of the oesophagus can be quite uncomfortable.
Depending on the likely cause of the GORD, there are a number of home remedies which may come in useful:
There may be some herbal remedies which can help keep GORD and acid reflux flare ups under control:
Firstly, it’s important to take into account any possible side effects of medication you are already on. Certain medications such as antibiotics, muscle relaxants or painkillers could cause issues with your stomach and LOS – so this is worth considering first of all.
In some cases your doctor may prescribe acid-reducing medication if they feel this is necessary, but it is always worth assessing how your symptoms progress whilst taking any prescribed medication.
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