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Personally, I think so. I have GERD (acid reflux disease) and if I don't get enough sleep, it will be much worse the next morning.
I have discussed this with a GI dr and they say that many people with GERD do have worse symptoms if they do lack sleep.
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What is the medical term meaning acid backing up into the esophagus?
Gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
Can lack of sleep lead to anxiety?
Yes.
What is severe acid reflux?
Severe acid reflux can lead to esophagitis. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Muscles in the lower esophagus normally prevent stomach acid from coming back up into the esophagus, but when a person suffers from mild, moderate or severe acid reflux, the muscles do not stop the acid from entering the esophagus and this stomach acid can cause pain and inflammation of the esophagus, which is caused esophagitis. Managing acid reflux disease is all about preventing acid from leaking back up into the esophagus.
Does lack of sleep contribute to acne?
Yes, lack of sleep has been linked to breakouts.
Can acid reflex kill you?
Directly? No. Indirectly? Possibly. Chronic, untreated acid reflux can, in some cases, eventually lead to cancer of the esophagus - and that can kill you, yes.
Can a man survive without sleep?
You would certainly die without your sleep!
What happen when pH of stomach drops?
Food breaks down more quickly and, in some cases, can lead to acid reflux.
What are the causes of acid reflux disease?
Poor diet including hard to digest foods can lead to indigestion. Try drinking water and taking antacids. Laying down after a meal also may lead to a I'd reflux as the esophagus may not fully close.
Why do you feel so depressed if you do not get enough sleep?
Because your depressed. lack of sleep doesn't lead to depression, but vice versa.
What are some of the foods to avoid to prevent accid reflux from occuring?
High acidic foods are the best foods to avoid, such as tomatoes, citrus fruits and chocolate. Acid reflux is a terrible disease that causes the acid to rise from your stomach and can lead to esophageal problems if you do not maintain a healthy pH balance.
How do you use fatigue in a sentence?
Too much exercise, combined with lack of sleep, can lead to extreme fatigue.
Can acid reflux actually damage your esophagus?
If left untreated for a long period of time, the acid produced in severe cases of acid reflux (also known as GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease) can damage the soft tissue inside the throat and the esophagus. For more information, here is a great resource: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/default.htm
