Reflux disease: More than "just" heartburn - Heartburn affects almost half of Germans, but not every case of it indicates reflux disease. It is important to understand that the disease involves more than just occasional heartburn and can cause serious symptoms that must be treated. 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Reflux disease, what is it? 06:33 Influence of a healthy lifestyle on reflux 08:28 Symptoms of reflux disease 11:32 How the doctor can confirm your suspicion 13:08 Treatment options 15:56 Tips for relieving symptoms #refluxdisease #heartburn #health #medicine ⏩ First inform yourself, then supplement: Feel free to take a look at my guide https://bit.ly/RatgeberHowTo ✅ ❎ 100% independent ❎ 100% study-based ❎ 100% medically correct Reflux disease, what is it? Reflux disease is a serious condition in which acidic and non-acidic stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. This can cause unpleasant symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux and difficulty swallowing and, if left untreated, can lead to further complications such as inflammation or even Barett's esophagus, a precursor to esophageal cancer. Causes: What can trigger the disease? The causes of reflux are varied and range from a weakening of the sphincter at the end of the esophagus to genetic abnormalities or lifestyle habits such as smoking and being overweight. Symptoms of reflux disease Symptoms of reflux disease can range from occasional heartburn to chronic coughing, difficulty swallowing and even vomiting. It is important to take these symptoms seriously and seek medical help to properly diagnose and treat the disease. Diagnosis: How the doctor can confirm your suspicions The diagnosis of reflux disease is made through a thorough examination of the patient's symptoms, eating habits and lifestyle, as well as various medical tests such as endoscopic examinations or pH measurements. Treatment Options Treatment for reflux can range from lifestyle changes to taking medications to surgery, depending on the severity of the condition. It is important to coordinate treatment with a doctor to find the best option for the individual case. Tips for Relieving Symptoms Small lifestyle changes, such as sleeping with your upper body elevated or avoiding certain foods before bed, can help relieve symptoms. In addition, eating a healthy diet and chewing food thoroughly can help reduce acid reflux. Reflux disease is more than just occasional heartburn and requires proper diagnosis and treatment. Cited studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33015... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35258... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34807... https://www.medical-tribune.de/medizi... https://www.aok.de/pk/magazin/koerper... ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With “Video-Visite Dr. Weigl” you have found the current and medical-scientific channel that describes topics related to pain, #medicine and #health in an understandable way but based on facts, guidelines and studies. ▬ Even more videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Dandruff & itchy scalp: https://bit.ly/Schuppen_Video White and black skin cancer: https://bit.ly/Hautkrebs_Video Dry skin: 5 tips and how you can protect yourself: https://bit.ly/TrockeneHaut_Video Herpes Zoster (shingles) caused by chickenpox viruses: http://bit.ly/HerpesZoster_Video Iron deficiency?: https://bit.ly/Eisenmangel_Video ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_DrWeigl ►Website: https://doktorweigl.de ►TikTok: / doktorweigl ►Instagram: / doktorweigl ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Legal notice / disclaimer: The videos are for your information only and never replace personal advice, examination or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified specialist. In particular, when taking medication, you should consult your doctor and read the package insert. The content provided cannot and must not be used to make independent diagnoses. Liability excluded. Facebook & Instagram icon: Icon made by freepik from www.flaticon.com Twitter icon: Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com 3D image material: Sharecare YOU Pro Website: https://www.sharecare.com/