GERD Management: Symptoms, Side Effects & Trigger Foods

GERD symptoms like a tight throat and stomach burn are often managed with PPIs, though side effects from medications like Prilosec must be considered. Tailoring a diet for Barrett's esophagus can prevent long-term intestinal damage.

How to Gain Weight With GERD

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDN

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a condition in which acid and stomach contents regularly back up into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn. Obesity increases the risk of developing GERD, and those who are obese are advised to lose weight to decrease the symptoms.