Don’t live with heartburn or other symptoms of gastrointestinal (GI) esophageal reflux disease (GERD). At Body & Mind Consulting in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, skilled psychologists Ken Robins, MS, PhD, Lisa Webb, MBA, MPH, PhD, and their team offer GERD treatments that provide the long-lasting relief you deserve. Schedule an evaluation at Body & Mind Consulting by phone or request one online today.
GERD, or gastrointestinal reflux disease, is a condition that develops when stomach acid flows back up into your esophagus (tube connecting your mouth and stomach). This backwash, or acid reflux, irritates the esophagus lining and causes unpleasant symptoms. Fortunately, treating GERD is simpler than you may think.
GERD can cause:
These symptoms may come and go or be constant. Mild GERD may not bother you, but severe GERD can dramatically diminish your quality of life and increase the risk of a narrowed esophagus or esophageal cancer.
GERD might develop because of:
Avoiding certain foods and drinks, maintaining a healthy body weight, and consuming smaller frequent meals throughout the day may reduce the risk of GERD and mental health conditions associated with it.
Diagnosing GERD involves a review of your medical history and symptoms. Your specialist completes a physical exam and may refer you to another specialist to complete an upper endoscopy, acid probe testing, X-rays, or other diagnostic GI testing.
The Body & Mind Consulting team provides the following treatments for GERD or its complications:
Your wellness specialist teaches ways to achieve or maintain your target body weight and minimize the risk of GERD. They can help you address depression, anxiety, and other potential causes of unwanted weight gain.
It’s important to eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly, avoid smoking, and elevate the head of your bed at night while you sleep if needed.
If you require surgery or another procedure to alter internal structures to reduce chronic GERD, Body & Mind Consulting can refer you to a highly trained professional.
Schedule a GERD evaluation at Body & Mind Consulting by phone or request one online today.