Friday, October 5, 2007

I have GERD.

It has taken 2 months to discover that all I have is GERD.

Thank goodness!

I got my endoscopy test results today and started researching on the internet...

GERD occurs when the valve between the lower end of the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) does not close tightly enough. The main symptom of GERD is a frequent uncomfortable feeling of burning, warmth, heat, or pain just behind the breastbone, commonly referred to as heartburn.

The obvious question for me is: can I do kegels to strengthen my lower esophageal sphincter?

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