GERD also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition where you have constant heartburn that does not go away. This can develop into something more serious and can cause other problems, such as headaches. There have been studies that show about 30-50 percent of people who suffer from headaches, also have GERD. Although researchers are still trying to figure out exactly why this occurs, there are some theories that disorders from GERD and headaches are linked with increased sensitivity to pain that is in the body, more specifically to the parasympatheticpathetic system.
Key Takeaways:
- GERD and migraines are often experienced together, but researchers aren’t sure which comes first or whether one causes the other.
- Dizziness may be caused by stomach acids reaching the eustachian tubes in the throat that connect to the inner ear.
- Low-impact exercise, healthy diet, and avoidance of alcohol and tobacco can control GERD.
“The roughly one in five adults in America who have GERD may brush the condition off as simple indigestion, but it can develop into more serious issues.”
Read more: https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/gerd-headaches
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