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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - How Homeopathy Can Help?

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Dr. K Jyothi RaoHomeopathy Doctor • 37 Years Exp.DHMS (Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery), M.Sc - Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, MSc - Psychotherapy & Counselling
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) occurs when there is an occasional backflow of digestive juices and acids to the esophagus. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can be treated with the help of Homeopathy to a great extent by managing the symptoms and controlling the acid reflux. There are various Homeopathic medicines that can be very effective when it comes to treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

Let us take a look what causes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, what are its symptoms, and how effective is Homeopathy to cure this disease.

Cause of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A muscle called Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) prevents the backflow of stomach acids into the food pipe, but when this muscle gets weak, it starts to behave abnormally. This leads the acids in the stomach to flow back into the Esophagus.

Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
There are several symptoms of GERD. Here are some signs that indicate that you may have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease:

  • Heartburn (burning sensation in the throat and chest area)
  • Chest pain
  • Sourness in the mouth
  • Bad breath
  • Bloating of the stomach
  • If you get a Gastroesophageal Reflux during the night, you may notice the following signs:
  • Disturbed sleep pattern
  • Chronic Coughing
  • Asthma
  • Laryngitis

Homeopathic Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Though the conventional treatment includes antacids and digestive medicines, these medicines can cause severe side effects like Gas, Swelling, Constipation and can also cause loss of Vitamins from the body. However, Homeopathic treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease has shown much better results and is completely safe.

The course of Homeopathic medication for treatment of GERD is prepared according to the severeness of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, your body, and your daily activities. Also, homeopathic medication is safe for people who are on multiple medications.

Homeopathic treatment not only prevents recurrence of Gastroesophageal Reflux, but also very effectively recovers body from the disease. Although Homeopathic procedure to cure Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a strategic one, it targets the root cause and cures the disease effectively.

The following Homoeopathic medicines may prove beneficial - Argentum nit, Cal.carb., China, Carbo veg, Lycopodium, Nat. phos, Nux vomica, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, Robinia, sulphuric acid, etc.

The homeopathic medication of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can relieve you from the following issues:

  • Difficulty in swallowing food
  • Heartburn
  • A curdy or rotten taste
  • Burning sensation in the throat
  • Bloating

Homeopathic treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can work wonders if you take the right medicine for your problem. The overall process may take time, but the end result will be in your favour. For this, it is important that you visit a renowned Homeopathy Clinic in your area to get the best treatment for your problem.

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