DO YOU HAVE HEARTBURN OR GORD?
GORD stands for Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease and is also sometimes called GERD.2
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GORD?
The most common symptoms of GORD are heartburn and regurgitation 2,3,5
THE IMPACT OF GORD
GORD is a serious chronic disease. The pain and debility caused by the main symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation disrupts many aspects of people’s lives.6
THE COMPLICATIONS OF GORD
It is important to control GORD and seek heartburn treatment. Long-term acid exposure could lead to serious complications.7
THE DIAGNOSIS OF GORD
Your doctor can normally diagnose GORD from the symptoms alone. The most common symptoms of GORD are heartburn and regurgitation.3
HOW IS GORD CONTROLLED OR TREATED?
GORD treatment is adjusted to match the frequency and severity of symptoms as well as to treat complications such as erosive oesophagitis.3 You can ask your doctor about heartburn medicine available.
TIPS FOR LIVING WITH GORD
If you suffer from frequent heartburn, even the most basic day-to-day life activities can affect your symptoms.6 Certain lifestyle and dietary changes as well as heartburn medicine can often help relieve symptoms of GORD.3
LOSING WEIGHT
QUITTING SMOKING
RAISING THE BED
TAKING YOUR MEDICINE
AVOIDING FOOD TRIGGERS
ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT ADCOCK INGRAM’S PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT FOR GORD
If you suffer from heartburn and regurgitation on 2 or more days per week, or these symptoms are troublesome enough to affect your daily life, you could be diagnosed with GORD.5 Please visit your doctor.
