Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Specialists in Pitampura, Delhi

What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD, is a chronic digestive disorder in which stomach acid frequently flows back into the oesophagus, irritating its lining and causing persistent symptoms. It occurs when the lower oesophageal sphincter, the muscular valve that normally prevents backward flow of stomach contents, weakens or relaxes inappropriately. While occasional acid reflux is common and generally harmless, GERD is diagnosed when reflux occurs frequently enough to cause troublesome symptoms or damage to the oesophageal lining. Left untreated over many years, chronic acid exposure can lead to complications including oesophageal inflammation, strictures, or a precancerous change called Barrett's oesophagus. Lifestyle modification combined with acid-suppressing medication effectively controls symptoms for most people.

Causes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Caused by weakening or inappropriate relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow backward into the oesophagus. Risk factors include obesity, which increases abdominal pressure, hiatal hernia, pregnancy, smoking, and consumption of certain foods and beverages such as spicy food, caffeine, alcohol, and fatty meals. Eating large meals or lying down soon after eating can also trigger or worsen reflux episodes.

Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Heartburn or burning sensation in the chest, regurgitation of sour or bitter-tasting fluid, difficulty swallowing, chronic cough, hoarseness especially in the morning, sensation of a lump in the throat, chest pain that can mimic heart-related pain, worsening symptoms after meals or when lying down

Treatment & Types of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Pitampura, Delhi

Treatment typically begins with lifestyle modifications such as weight management, avoiding trigger foods, eating smaller meals, and not lying down soon after eating. Medications including proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor blockers reduce stomach acid production and are effective for most patients in controlling symptoms and healing oesophageal irritation. Surgery to reinforce the lower oesophageal sphincter may be considered for severe cases that do not respond adequately to medication and lifestyle changes.

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