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Around 30 Percent in Gujarat suffers from gastric reflux, say experts from Noble Gastro Hospital
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 25: A recent study conducted by Ahmedabad based Noble Gastro Hospital has revealed the prevalent issue of gastric reflux in Gujarat, with findings indicating that approximately 30% to 40% of the state population grapples with acidity and heartburn. The study, spearheaded by a team of leading gastroenterologists of the hospital underscores the pressing [...]
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 25: A recent study conducted by Ahmedabad based Noble Gastro Hospital has revealed the prevalent issue of gastric reflux in Gujarat, with findings indicating that approximately 30% to 40% of the state population grapples with acidity and heartburn. The study, spearheaded by a team of leading gastroenterologists of the hospital underscores the pressing need for effective treatment options to alleviate the discomfort and disruption caused by these conditions.
Elaborating further details, Dr. Yogesh Harwani, Director and Senior Gastroenterologist, Noble Gastro Hospital said “We, at our state-of-the-art centre for Gastroenterology based out of Ahmedabad see an increasing number of patients suffering from gastric reflux. Our research further says that 3 out of 10 individuals experience symptoms of acidity and heartburn, often stemming from a loosened valve between the food pipe and stomach known as hiatus hernia in medical terminology. Major lifestyle changes can help to relieve the pain and distress such as avoiding eating citrus food especially late at night, avoiding smoking, alcohol and medicines which relieve acidity that patients may need to take long term.”
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD, which is a condition where the stomach acid regularly flows back aka refluxes into the food pipe and causes irritation and inflammation. Generally, GERD is found in middle-aged and older people, the reason being that with age because the body’s muscles become relaxed and acid reflux is more common. However, Noble Hospital study revealed that around 80% people of the state suffering from GERD are in the age group of 20-40, a trend increasing alarmingly in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities.
