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Weight Loss Surgery is an Effective Acid Reflux Treatment

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There are a number of reasons you could be interested in losing weight. Weight loss can help you feel better about the way you look. It can lead to you having a more active lifestyle. It could lead to improved health and self-esteem. You may be surprised to learn that weight loss and weight loss surgery can have an impact on gastroesophageal reflux disorder, also known as acid reflux. Weight loss surgery can actually function as an effective acid reflux treatment.

Weight Loss and Acid Reflux

Most people realize that there are foods that can trigger their acid reflux. However, scientists have proven that if a person is just slightly overweight, their chances of having acid reflux are increased greatly. There is also a lot of evidence that shows that if a person loses weight, they have the potential of improving their symptoms of acid reflux.

The medical community is learning more about the effect that being overweight has on acid reflux. Many think that when a person has excess weight, pressure is put on their abdomen. This leads to the lower esophageal sphincter, this is the muscle that sits between your esophagus and your stomach, relaxing when it should not. There is also the argument that individuals who have a higher body weight may eat foods that have a higher fat content, which could also trigger acid reflux.

For an individual who is battling with acid reflux and who is overweight, it may be good to talk to our medical professionals about how weight loss surgery could help in improving or even completely alleviating the symptoms they are dealing with.

More Links between Acid Reflux and Body Weight

There is a growing amount of evidence pinpointing the link between extra body weight and acid reflux. Many studies showed that even small changes in body weight can lead to long-term improvement when it comes to acid reflux. This is even true of individuals who are in the boundaries of what is considered normal weight.

It is good to note that an individual who has reflux symptoms but who is at a healthy body weight should not try to lower their weight beyond what is healthy with the goal of eliminating the symptoms. However, if a person has seen a link between weight gain and their symptoms, it may be possible for them to reverse the situation by losing weight. If a person is severely overweight, weight loss surgery may be a good acid reflux treatment for them.

Get In Touch with Us for More Information

Research has shown that weight loss surgery is an effective acid reflux treatment. Would you like to learn more about how weight loss surgery can help? If so, make an appointment with The Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery. At our convenient location in Altamonte Springs, FL, our caring staff will be happy to answer your questions. Contact us today to set up your consultation!

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