Acupuncture for GERD/Acid Reflux/Heart Burn:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastric reflux disease, or acid reflux disease is a chronic symptom of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus.
GERD is usually caused by changes in the barrier between the stomach and the esophagus, including abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which normally holds the top of the stomach closed, impaired expulsion of gastric reflux from the esophagus, or a hiatal hernia. These changes may be permanent or temporary.
GERD can cause such symptoms as heartburn, regurgitation, pain with swallowing/sore throat, increased salivation, nausea, chest pain, and coughing.
Traditional acupuncture works for GERD in relieve the symptoms.
At Dragon Acupuncure, we use our own unique technique to GERD with great success. Most of our patients have all symptoms disappeared after several acupuncture treatments.
