Diet and lifestyle as trigger factors for the onset of heartburn

Oliver, Katie L.; Davies, G. J.; Dettmar, Peter W.

doi:10.7748/ns2011.05.25.36.44.c8516

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“…It was found that many people complained about symptoms of GERD appearing with bending forward posture, as mentioned in other studies. 8 According to a similar survey done among the medical students of a northern Indian medical school 9 , developing GERD increases with age; since medical students are at middle age, therefore, chances are they may suffer from GERD as supported by the present study as well. Furthermore, we found out that people who consume large portions of meals and consume spicy, oily, or sour items frequently tend to aggravate their GERD symptoms, supported by other studies.…”

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“…People who eat larger portions and many meals are more likely to encounter GERD symptoms, i.e., heart burn, which is supported by another study based on die effects on GERD. 8 Moreover, the type of food has an incredible association with the occurrence of symptoms of GERD; the relationship between frequent intake of spicy and fried fatty foods is exceptional, as also supported by other research. 8 The present study also discussed whether posture is related to the appearance of symptoms of GERD.…”

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“…8 Moreover, the type of food has an incredible association with the occurrence of symptoms of GERD; the relationship between frequent intake of spicy and fried fatty foods is exceptional, as also supported by other research. 8 The present study also discussed whether posture is related to the appearance of symptoms of GERD. It was found that many people complained about symptoms of GERD appearing with bending forward posture, as mentioned in other studies.…”

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Effects of Dietary Factors on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Among the Student and Faculty of Public and Private Medical Universities of Karachi, Pakistan

Memon,

Maheshwari,

Bhai

et al. 2024

PJMHS

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Aim: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) results from gastric contents moving into the esophagus, causing distressing symptoms and complications. Its prevalence has surged in the past two decades, notably in Asian countries. While nutritional management is common in clinical practice, definitive recommendations remain unclear. Few studies have explored the link between food and GERD. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 359 eligible subjects out of 405 participants. We employed purposive sampling, targeting medical students, teachers, and staff aged 18 to 60 from four universities. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 with a confidence interval of 95% and a significance threshold of p < 0.05. Results: Among participants, 56.5% were female, with an average age of 24.55. Notably, 70.4% tested positive for GERD. Trigger foods included oily (24.2%) and spicy (45.4%) items, while 24.2% reported no specific triggers. Conclusion: This study underscores the significance of dietary modifications in managing GERD symptoms. Tailoring diets to individual symptoms and adjusting meal size, timing, and composition offer more benefits than elimination diets, particularly focusing on smaller meals and avoiding late-night eating habits. Keywords: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), reflux, esophageal disease, diet, nutrition, food intake, heartburn, fast-food.

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Effects of Dietary Factors on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Among the Student and Faculty of Public and Private Medical Universities of Karachi, Pakistan

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Maheshwari,

Bhai

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“…The aetiology of heartburn is very complex and is mainly induced by acidic esophageal reflux, but non-acidic or duodeno-gastroesophageal reflux or motor abnormalities are also causes for heartburn [14]. Moreover, certain types of food and beverages but also lifestyle factors can induce postprandial heartburn [15]. Based on the numerous mechanisms and influencing factors, the spectrum of heartburn comprises functional complaints, an acid-hypersensitive esophagus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with or without endoscopically visible lesions.…”

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Pilot Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of a Natural Mineral Water Rich in Hydrogen Carbonate on Functional Dyspepsia and Heartburn

Pohl

Ауингер

Bothe

et al. 2016

OJGas

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Background: Dyspepsia and heartburn are among the most frequent complaints of the upper gastrointestinal tract impacting quality of life. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of drinking a natural mineral water (medicinal product category "Heilwasser" in Germany) high in hydrogen carbonate (Staatl. Fachingen STILL) on functional dyspeptic complaints and heartburn. Methods: 56 men and women with self-reported heartburn were enrolled to this one-arm pilot study. They had to drink 1.5 L of a hydrogen carbonate rich mineral water each day over a course of six weeks. Participants reported the number and duration of heartburn episodes in a daily dairy. The Reflux Disease Questionnaire (RDQ), Quality of Life in Reflux and Dyspepsia questionnaire (QOLRAD) and the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GILQI) were used to assess the therapeutic course of the treatment and the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) to assess general quality of life. Mean ± standard deviation were calculated and pre-and post-treatment changes were compared using the Wilcoxon test. Results: The consumption of a hydrogen carbonate rich mineral water decreased the number of heartburn episodes per week significantly by 4.8 ± 8.2 at the end of the study (p < 0.001). The duration of episodes was also significantly reduced by 25.7 minutes after six weeks of intervention (p < 0.001). Accordingly, the subjectively perceived severity of heartburn, regurgitation and dyspeptic complaints as well as the GERD dimension as assessed by Reflux Disease Questionnaire improved significantly. There was a significant improvement in the disease-specific quality of life as measured by the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (p < 0.001) and by the Quality Of Life in Reflux and Dyspepsia (p < 0.001) questionnaires and the general health-related quality of life as assessed by SF-12 (p < 0.007). Conclusions: The present pilot study provides evidence that supplementation with natural mineral water rich in hydrogen * Corresponding author. U. Pohl et al. 89carbonate may improve heartburn and dyspeptic symptoms, which finally resulted in an improvement of the subjectively perceived quality of life. Drinking mineral water rich in hydrogen carbonate may be an alternative remedy for the treatment of dyspeptic symptoms and heartburn.

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Diet and lifestyle as trigger factors for the onset of heartburn

Abstract: Although symptom onset varies between individuals, consideration should be given to trigger factors in the management of heartburn symptoms.

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Effects of Dietary Factors on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Among the Student and Faculty of Public and Private Medical Universities of Karachi, Pakistan

Effects of Dietary Factors on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Among the Student and Faculty of Public and Private Medical Universities of Karachi, Pakistan

Pilot Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of a Natural Mineral Water Rich in Hydrogen Carbonate on Functional Dyspepsia and Heartburn

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