What Causes GERD?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Eating Large Meals
Food is so delicious that it can be difficult for us to say no when we have already had enough. This can cause us to eat to the point when we cannot physically take on any more, expanding our stomachs to their full capacity. This can result in some discomfort for some people, and it can result in GERD.
With too much food in the stomach, any fluids present may be forced out of the esophageal sphincter, and this can result in GERD. Instead of feasting on one or two large meals a day, it is better if we can eat a number of smaller meals throughout the day. In addition to stopping GERD and indigestion etc, it can also help to reduce our calorie intake overall.
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