gastroesophageal reflux

Sex & Acid Reflux: GERD After Intercourse?

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In 1986, Alan J.B. Kirk coined the term “reflux dyspareunia” – to describe the specific phenomenon of heartburn (i.e. acid reflux) during sex. At the time, Kirk discovered that 77% of women (77/100) with gastroesophageal reflux – experienced heartburn during sexual intercourse vs. just 5% of women (5/100) without gastroesophageal reflux experienced heartburn during reflux. …

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Weight Loss & Acid Reflux (GERD & LPR)

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How being overweight/obese may cause reflux… Emerenziani et al. (2020) highlighted a variety of ways in which obesity could contribute to reflux conditions (e.g. GERD) and a host of other gastrointestinal disorders. (R) Transient LES relaxation (TLESR): This is thought to be the primary mechanism by which being overweight/obese causes/exacerbates reflux. The primary stimulus for …

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