Is gerd and acid reflux the same?

Now, before we dive deep into the topic of whether acid reflux and GERD are the same or not, let me tell you something dreadful.

Fun fact: Did you know that there’s a medical condition called ‘exploding head syndrome’, where suddenly people hear loud noises when about to sleep? Hmm. Scary isn’t it?

Anyways back to our main topic, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Acid Reflux. First things first- Let’s get an insight into what exactly they mean.

What is Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux is caused due to stomach acid flowing upwards towards your throat in the opposite direction of where it should be moving (ain’t no one got time for that). It is merely ‘heartburn’ if experienced occasionally. However, if it becomes frequent and causes inflammation in your esophagus (food pipe), then this temporary heartburn problem has upgraded itself into being classified as gastroesophageal reflux disease or easier still – GERD.

What is Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

If we need words shorter than gastrointestinal tract – GG; humankind often opts for acronyms like GERD which results from chronic damage done by eating acidic food over time causing extreme discomfort through everyday symptoms like difficulty swallowing solids/liquids(basically everything going down their throat), persistent coughing/soreness etc.,

A quick tip: If you experience above stated symptoms regularly- do seek medical assistance promptly rather than procrastinating until its too late! Do not be ignorant until wait for it “You gotta move on”

Let us now understand how both these terms differ from each other with a table:

Criteria Acid GERD
Cause Stomach acid backing up towards the throat Chronicgastrointestinal damage
Duration Occasional Frequent
Severity Mild to moderate Severe
Symptoms Heartburn, chest pain, bloating etc. Difficulty swallowing solids/liquids, persistent coughing/soreness

Still Confused? Here are a few key factors for distinguishing between Acid Reflux and GERD:

  • Location & Spread: Acid reflux only involves stomach acids flowing back up into your esophagus while with GERD it can flow further up and cause more long-term issues throughout your body.

  • Frequency of occurrence: Simple acid reflux typically happens very rarely such as when you have overindulged in spicy Indian or Mexican food but can occur much more frequently with GERD

  • Intensity of Discomfort: Symptom severity is another factor that sets these two condition apart – here’s my one tip ladies and gentleman- do not take antacids too lightly

Now that we have established how G.E.R.D is actually an upgraded form of simple heartburns due to prolonged wear ‘n’ tear on our digestive system let us explore some harmless natural remedies which might help!

So, How Can I Get Relief From My Symptoms Naturally?

Here are some things you could try at home:

Remember: These natural cures should be used alongside medical treatment rather than replacing it altogether.

  1. Mix honeyand apple cider vinegar: Combination laden with essentials like magnesium & potassium aids digestion slowly yet efficiently…
  2. Turmeric milksthickened by ginger puree: Calms inflammation
  3. Uncinnamon yerba mate instead of coffeeevery morning

Bonus Tip: Try being mindful about posture during meal intervals; if possible create a wake-up routine consisting of yoga exercises so as not to aggravate stomach muscles in particular.

At this juncture, I am certain you must have formed an opinion on the answer to whether GERD and Acid Reflux are equivalent in magnitude? It’s always better not to guess but now you may know everything about them since clearly, they’re like apples and oranges!

Summing It Up

Both Acid reflux and GastroEsophageal Fefux Disease if ignored for long can lead serious complications over time making it imperative that adequate care is taken initially itself.

Remember- there might not be any concrete solution when it comes to healing from GERD or Simple Heartburns but keeping a check of your eating habits should minimize gaseous unpleasantness & keep your mouth intact!

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