Best video I've seen on this! I've had GERD for about 10 years and Gastroparesis for 3 years, I had NG feeding then NJ now I have a GJ and the relief is amazing! To not have all the horrible symptoms of severe GERD and Gastroparesis (to the same extent) is a beautiful yet unfamiliar feeling. I couldn't believe it when you mentioned Gastroparesis! Thank you so much! I usually have to tell doctors what it is! I look forward to seeing more of your videos and hope a lot of other medical professionals watch them too, you obviously put a lot of effort in to learning as much as you can
A video on migraines with aura/hemiplegic migraine would be super interesting! And whether it's worth wearing some type of medical alert ID for some people? Thank you for all the fabulous content!
You've just explained my GORD to me better than any doctor has ever had in the past 10 years. Now I not only understand my condition better but I also understand the effect my lifestyle choices are having on my overall health. Thank You! Dr Hope you are trailblazing the future of medicine and the doctor/patient relationship. I love your videos!
I was diagnosed with gastroparesis about 5 years ago. I've become pretty good at managing it. One thing that is not mentioned is that having low stomach acid can also cause the symptoms of GERD (or GORD in the U.K.) Taking PPIs or H2 Beta Antagonists for an extended period of time can cause a programming of the proton pumps causing your stomach to eventually slow down or stop production of stomach acid. This results in a condition called achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria (depending on whether stomach acid production is ceased completely or significantly reduced. A lot of doctors out there will push the belief that it is too much stomach acid to blame. However, stomachs are not naturally programmed to produce too much stomach acid. That is against evolution, and therefore unnatural. However, over time, people are more likely to lose the ability to produce adequate supplies of stomach acid due to several factors. Symptoms of low stomach acid actually mimic the symptoms of too much (which can happen with extremely greasy or processed foods). As there is less stomach acid, it develops a splashing pattern which can shoot minute amounts of acid through the lower esophageal sphincter, resulting in the same symptoms of acid reflux. I had acid reflux for 10 years, and doctors put me on a prescription for Prilosec (40 mg). After taking it for a while, I started getting bouts of nausea and vomiting. It happened the first time, and I thought nothing of it. A week later, I went to a Christmas party and left about an hour later with vomiting (lasted a whole hour). This caused the damage to my stomach muscles that resulted in my gastroparesis. Now, 5 years later, my gastroparesis is managed, but I actually take medication to INCREASE my stomach acid instead of lowering it. I, now, take Betaine HCL with Pepsin to increase my stomach acid, and I have had little to no acid reflux since. Having adequate stomach acid gives me enough acid to break down foods even with weakened peristalsis.
I had have GORD for... I really don´t know how many years now. Few years ago, they found a Hiatus Hernia, which now, thanks to you, I know is a Sliding one; which I didn´t have 5 years ago, so I wonder if it was caused because the GORD got worse. I have medication but I don´t know in which category fits. This was the best explanation ever, even after all these years and a lot of doctors knowing about this, I was never given a proper explanation. Thank you so much!
I gave myself heartburn by over stuffing my stomach. This isn't how it works for everyone, but this is actually what my issue was. Reducing how much I ate at once, cured my issue. Biology is fun!
I was told I had heart burn for YEARS until finally my GI doctor decided to do some tests. After a lot of testing to confirm - I was diagnosed with Achalasia. A surgery called a POEM was done and now I actually do have acid reflux. I would just love if you dived into lesser-known health issues like achalasia.
This was very interesting, thank you. I had reflux for a few months a couple of years back and at times it was agonising! Never really discovered the cause, although it went away (as did several other problems) when I quit my stressful job. Hmm.
Hate my GERD's. The constant feeling of having something stuck in the very bottom of my esophagus is so uncomfortable. 😥 I enjoyed the video. So happy you covered GERD's, helps me understand mine better.
I often eat greasy foods, and I often snack late at night before bed, and I often lie down flat with my laptop on my stomach.... I think the "mystery" of my frequent heartburn has been solved. Of course, that means the solution is to be less comfortable, eat less delicious food, and go hungry at night... sounds like quite the trade-off XD
LOL, no offence to anyone who's here to learn, but I had to click when I saw this video, I scrolled down past it really, really quickly and thought the title said "GASTRO-HOMOSEXUALITY" What the fu-? 😂😂 I think I need to get A LOT of sleep!!! 😂😂
Of course one of the worst things of GERD (the US term for this Condition) is the panic you get from first getting and worrying if you are having a heart attack.
I also say this was one of the best videos on this as well! I have GERD(GORD) Due to severe Gastroparesis and intestinal dysmotility all due to my genetic condition; Classical Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Makes life more interesting when you got issues with your tissues. Ay ay~. Lol No but really, glad that you mentioned Gastroparesis! I don't ever see it mentioned often. ^^ Due to all of my GI complications from my EDS, I have a PEJ tube and will be getting a port placed next week.
The doc could soon correct me on this if Im wrong but from what I understand hiccups are spasms down to temperature changes in your oesophagus this can be due to drinking or eating a food at a different temperature than your body or digestive tract is at or it could be from simply going from an environment with one temperature suddenly to another with a dramatically different temperature which causes spasms (hiccups) so think about what youre doing when you get the hiccups and if theres any dramatic temperature changes going on. This is also why drinking a glass of water is usually advised since it can bring the temperature back level with whatever altered it in the first place. Hope that was of help.
As a Jew I get this a lot (luckily so does my dad so we always have medicine at home), so I just want to say thanks for explaining it, also thanks for explaining all the terms, since English isn't my first language, so while I am fluent in it, I only know these terms in Hebrew :)
Shalom Salam Oz & Happy 2021, try snacking on peanuts and tortilla chips [corn is agreeing to the stomach] Also Celery. After eating stand up for 5 mins to allow food to go down digest. Stay Safe
What procedures/tests can be done to diagnose a hernia? I’ve been on all 3 types of medictions for 6 years now and i still suffer reflux, regardless of food i eat... (ive had gastroscopy and ultrasounds to no results).
I'm sorry to hear that; I noticed your RU-vid name, I thought you may be an MD seeking advice, but since I'm guessing you're not a pony slayer, I'm assuming you're also not a Medical Doctor! Hiatus hernias are usually diagnosed with gastroscopy. If you still have symptoms and it's affecting your life then it's best to see the doctor who organised your tests and started the medications. All the best.
My younger son was born with a severe GORD and already suffered from a oesophagitis at less than 1 month old. His first months of life were a nightmare. He was crying day and night and at that time (14 years ago), PPIs were not given to children under 1 in France. At around 9 months and after a lot of begging, he was finally put under PPIs and started a normal kid life. He was able to stop PPIs at around 2 but the symptoms came back at around 8yo. He was put back under PPIs and it was pretty effective for a while but his life became more and more miserable and he was suffering a lot. The oesophagitis was more and more severe and the risks of cancer in the long run were high. He had a first surgery (Toupet) at 12 and lived a normal life for a year but the symptoms came back. He had a second surgery (Nissen) 18 months after the first surgery. It was a year ago and I hopefully it was the end of his story with GORD. Thank you for this informative video
Hi. I was recently diagnosed with GERD and hyperthyroidism. I started taking hyperthyroidism medicine and maybe two weeks later I got diagnosed with GERD. Any correlation between those two?
I have GORD because I have an eating disorder and I spent several years throwing up everyday several times a day... So I have gastroparesis as well and gord. But a lot of doctors didn't believe me. I don't think they believed an ED could cause long term gord and long term gastroparesis, they think it's just an impression cause you obsess on your food intake. I have been struggling with those two conditions for more than 2 years and some days the pain is so strong and the medication doesn't always work properly and I'm suddenly drained from all energy (I guess all the energy goes towars the digestion?)
I have GERD/GORD I am surprised to see a video about it (Ps : it's making it harder when you have a lot of breathing issues in childhood/teenage yeard) 😩 It's hard though when you love chocolate and are not supposed to eat it too much 😩
When i start with my anti-rejection for my kidney trasplant i start to feel (not always) reflux in the mornings, is just a nightmare... i just feel how the acid burn my throat
Iss-hogai Shamu Well, the condition is true to its name - heartburn. It is an intense burning sensation in the chest around the heart area. It stings and burns, and feels like your chest is being compressed in a vice; making it hard to breathe. The first time I had it, I had no idea where the pain was coming from. I thought I was having a heart attack or something like that (I was ~21 at the time). I never would've thought of a stomach/digestive problem considering where the pain was located. I thought it must be something with my heart or lungs. It was only weeks/months later, when I learnt the English term 'heartburn', that I made the connection between the pain I had experienced and the medical condition :D English is not my first language. The name of the condition in my native language has nothing to do with 'heart'.
