Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common problem affecting childhood to elderly. People who suffer from GERD experience acidic burps, bitterness in the mouth, bad breath, hoarseness of the voice, throat pain, and heartburn.
Management of GERD involves medical lifestyle intervention including weight loss, head of bed elevation, avoidance of night time meals, elimination of trigger foods such as chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and oily foods, regular meal times, defined food quantity, and appropriate core strengthening exercises.
One of the most neglected triggers of GERD, that Dr. Kousalya Nathan works in detail with, is stress and anxiety. Dr. Kousalya offers a unique ‘GERD-Life Management Program’ that addresses the root cause of the problem through lifestyle assessment protocol and a tailor-made management plan ensuring long term relief.