Acid Reflux & GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation. Functional medicine recognizes that GERD is often caused by too little stomach acid, not too much, along with other factors like hiatal hernia, delayed gastric emptying, and food sensitivities.

Common symptoms

• Heartburn and burning sensation in chest
• Regurgitation of food or sour liquid
• Difficulty swallowing
• Chronic cough
• Hoarseness or sore throat
• Sensation of lump in throat
• Disrupted sleep
• Chest pain
• Bad breath

GERD Root Cause Assessment

We identify the underlying factors causing reflux rather than simply suppressing acid.